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NCLEX – Maternal/Neonatal jobs, salary benchmarks, and career pathways
Maternal-newborn nursing is a practice setting rather than a separate credential, so these benchmarks cover the RN role and the nurse-midwifery tier above it.
Updated August 22, 2026
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Nursing salary benchmarks
Maternal-newborn nursing is a practice setting rather than a separate credential, so these benchmarks cover the RN role and the nurse-midwifery tier above it.
| Role / benchmark | Pay | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurses | $93,600 median annual wage | May 2024 figure covering all RN settings including labour and delivery BLS Registered Nurses |
| Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners | $132,050 median annual wage | 2024 figure; the tier certified nurse-midwives sit in, projected to grow 35% from 2024 to 2034 BLS Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners |
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Official NCLEX-RN facts
| Fact | Current detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maternity as a category | Not a Client Needs category. Content is distributed by client need, not by patient population | 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan |
| Health Promotion and Maintenance | 6–12% of scored items — carries antepartum, postpartum, and newborn care content | 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan |
| Physiological Adaptation | 11–17% of scored items — where obstetric and neonatal complications concentrate | 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan |
| Exam length and time | 85 to 150 items, five-hour limit including the introductory screen and all breaks | NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin, April 2026 |
| RN passing standard | 0.00 logits through March 31, 2029 | NCLEX passing standard |
| Registration fee | $200 USD for U.S. licensure, plus $150 USD for international test centre scheduling | NCLEX fees and payment |
Fetched job listings
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6 listings captured
The Muse
Licensed Insurance Sales Representative (Remote / Home-Based)
Allstate
Flexible / Remote
The Muse
(USA) Tire and Battery Service Advisor
Walmart
Eau Claire, WI
The Muse
Café Associate
Walmart
Clive, IA
The Muse
Maintenance Custodian Associate
Walmart
Ellicott City, MD
The Muse
Retail Customer Service Associate
Walmart
El Paso, TX
The Muse
PRODUCE/CLERK
Kroger
Bowling Green, OH
Official resources
Client Needs percentages and the activity statements behind each category.
Format, timing, and the rules that determine when the exam stops.
Where NCSBN publishes current and superseded test plans for RN and PN.
External resources and benchmarks
Wage and employment outlook for the RN role.
Questions people ask before choosing this path
Is there a separate maternal-newborn section on the NCLEX-RN?
No. The 2026 RN Test Plan organizes items by Client Needs, and maternal-newborn content is distributed across those categories rather than isolated into a section.
When did the current test plan take effect?
The 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan is based on the 2024 RN Practice Analysis and governs exams through March 31, 2029.
What does the NCLEX-RN cost?
Registration is $200 USD for U.S. licensure. International test centre scheduling adds $150 USD, and changing your nursing regulatory body or exam type after registering costs $50 each.