In this study, it was aimed to determine the social intelligence levels and the professional perceptions of midwives. The sample of the descriptive study consisted of 105 midwives who were working in a state hospital between August 15 and September 12, 2020 and volunteered to participate in the study. The data of the study were collected by using face to face interview method with the questionnaire form questioning the socio-demographic characteristics and professional perceptions, and Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS). In the study, of the midwives; 80% stated that they were able to communicate effectively with people, 54.3% stated that they did not experience internal and external problems with their colleagues, 55.2% stated that the exams for assignment should measure social intelligence, 16.2% stated that they participated in professionally necessary socio-cultural activities. The total mean score of midwives’ Tromso Social Intelligence Scale is 75,03±20.126. It was found that the social intelligence levels of midwives who can communicate effectively with people (p=0.006) and participate in professional socio-cultural activities (p=0.044) were statistically more significant (p <0.05). In the study, it was found that the social intelligence levels of midwives were high. It was concluded that midwives who can communicate effectively with people and participate in professionally required socio-cultural activities have higher social intelligence levels. High social intelligence contributes to the effectiveness of interpersonal communication levels.