The median Lactation Consultant salary is $51.00 per hour, or $106,080 per year, based on 169 job postings across 43 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$51.00
Median hourly
$106,080
Annual salary
$38-$68
Pay range
43
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Lactation Consultant earns $51.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $44.00 and $59.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -15.7% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Pittsfield, MASSACHUSETTS is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Pittsfield, MASSACHUSETTS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-15.7%
Current median: $48.25/hr
Prior period: $57.23/hr
Job openings
-27.7%
34 recent postings
Previous period: 47 postings
Daily pay signal
$38.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Lactation Consultant postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $57.23/hr to $48.25/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$37.50
$78,000/yr
Median
$51.00
$106,080/yr
Top earners
$68.00
$141,440/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $48.00/hr | 29 |
Mar 2026 | $55.50/hr | 52 |
Feb 2026 | $46.75/hr | 10 |
Jan 2026 | $45.75/hr | 28 |
Dec 2025 | $51.50/hr | 28 |
Nov 2025 | $58.50/hr | 22 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$44.98
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Estimated from national data
~$49.99
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Estimated from national data
~$47.12
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Estimated from national data
~$57.94
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14 postings · 8 companies
$65.00
$52-$83
Estimated from national data
~$60.15
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Estimated from national data
~$58.41
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Estimated from national data
~$56.51
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Estimated from national data
~$48.37
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8 postings · 3 companies
$44.50
$41-$45
Estimated from national data
~$51.39
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Estimated from national data
~$50.47
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Estimated from national data
~$59.53
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13 postings · 4 companies
$49.50
$44-$51
Estimated from national data
~$48.26
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Estimated from national data
~$56.14
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Estimated from national data
~$53.44
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Estimated from national data
~$58.22
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Estimated from national data
~$48.45
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Estimated from national data
~$50.53
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10 postings · 7 companies
$46.25
$46-$50
23 postings · 18 companies
$59.00
$55-$63
Estimated from national data
~$47.73
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Estimated from national data
~$48.35
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Estimated from national data
~$57.13
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Estimated from national data
~$50.94
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Estimated from national data
~$54.20
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Estimated from national data
~$48.36
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Estimated from national data
~$60.12
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Estimated from national data
~$54.35
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7 postings · 6 companies
$53.00
$48-$59
Estimated from national data
~$45.11
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13 postings · 5 companies
$54.00
$54-$59
9 postings · 2 companies
$41.00
$40-$41
Estimated from national data
~$52.89
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Estimated from national data
~$49.90
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Estimated from national data
~$48.89
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Estimated from national data
~$56.63
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Estimated from national data
~$51.84
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Estimated from national data
~$48.88
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Estimated from national data
~$53.13
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Estimated from national data
~$49.64
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Estimated from national data
~$53.61
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Estimated from national data
~$51.90
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Estimated from national data
~$50.55
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Estimated from national data
~$51.35
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Estimated from national data
~$51.55
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6 postings · 3 companies
$61.50
$58-$64
Estimated from national data
~$52.76
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Estimated from national data
~$57.56
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Estimated from national data
~$60.42
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Lactation Consultant salaries.
Pittsfield
Massachusetts · 13 postings
$59.40/hr
Pittsfield
Massachusetts · 13 postings
$59.40/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Lactation Consultant positions.
Sutter Health
7 postings
$90.50/hr
Kaiser Permanente
6 postings
$67.60/hr
Northwestern Medicine
5 postings
$55.50/hr
Nuvance Health
9 postings
$54.00/hr
Advocate Aurora Health
5 postings
$47.50/hr
Atrium Health
9 postings
$41.00/hr
Unknown
10 postings
$44.50/hr
Advocate Aurora Health
5 postings
$47.50/hr
Nuvance Health
9 postings
$54.00/hr
Northwestern Medicine
5 postings
$55.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Lactation Consultant | 22 | $47.25/hr |
| Rn Lactation Consultant Program Coordinator | 13 | $59.40/hr |
| Lactation Consultant Rn | 11 | $60.00/hr |
| Lactation Consultant Per Diem | 6 | $54.00/hr |
| Certified Lactation Consultant Rn Prn | 5 | $44.50/hr |
| Rn Lactation Consultant | 5 | $50.00/hr |
| Lactation Consultant- Casual | 3 | $47.50/hr |
| International Board Certified Lactation Consultant | 3 | $80.00/hr |
| Lactation Consultant (rn, Ibclc) | 3 | $58.00/hr |
| Clinical Care Coordinator- Lactation Consultant (von Voigtlander Womens Hospital (vvwh) | 3 | $55.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Lactation Consultant salaries.
FAQ
The median Lactation Consultant salary is $51.00 per hour, or $106,080 annually. Pay ranges from $37.50/hr (10th percentile) to $68.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 169 job postings, the highest paying states for Lactation Consultants include California, Washington, Massachusetts. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 169 Lactation Consultant job postings across 43 states, from 89 different healthcare employers.
Lactation Consultant pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Lactation Consultant pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 15.7%.
Lactation Consultant pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $8.00 to $17.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Pittsfield offer $59.40/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $59.40/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Lactation Consultants typically earn around $37.50 to $44.00 per hour ($78,000 to $91,520 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $51.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 169 active postings with listed compensation for Lactation Consultant. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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