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Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary
Obstetricians and Gynecologists earn a median $292,910 a year in the U.S., with 21,260 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $292,910 a year
- Employment
- 21,260
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +1.7%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 500
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $292,910 · $140.82 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $279,040 · $134.16 an hour (estimate error ±2.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $94,680 · $45.52 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $179,810 · $86.45 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $369,390 · $177.59 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $437,300 · $210.24 an hour
- Employment
- 21,260 (estimate error ±5.7%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 22,800
- Projected for 2035
- 23,200
- Change
- +400 (+1.7%)
- Openings each year
- 500
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Self-employed
- 3.8%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,750 | $348,800 |
| Florida | 1,620 | Not reported |
| California | 1,610 | $301,240 |
| Texas | 1,460 | $271,960 |
| Illinois | 1,290 | $208,000 |
| Ohio | 970 | $181,520 |
| Michigan | 880 | $209,650 |
| Minnesota | 750 | $321,910 |
| New Jersey | 740 | $228,870 |
| Massachusetts | 620 | $272,240 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester, MN | $393,340 | 100 |
| 2 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $375,400 | 280 |
| 3 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $358,070 | 190 |
| 4 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $354,000 | 270 |
| 5 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $353,740 | 160 |
| 6 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $343,140 | 150 |
| 7 | Omaha, NE-IA | $342,570 | 140 |
| 8 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $338,130 | 130 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $329,750 | 2,470 |
| 10 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $321,260 | 770 |
| 11 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $320,040 | 250 |
| 12 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $306,770 | 490 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,470 | $329,750 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,120 | $208,000 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 770 | $321,260 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 550 | $209,550 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 500 | $235,460 |
| Columbus, OH | 490 | $179,810 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 490 | $306,770 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 410 | Not reported |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 300 | $83,050 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 280 | $375,400 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 270 | $354,000 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 250 | $320,040 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)96 certified filingsMedian offered wage $309,744
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)11 certified filingsMedian offered wage $298,700
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Related occupations
Frequently asked questions
- How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make?
- The median wage for obstetricians and gynecologists in the U.S. is $292,910 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $179,810 and $369,390.
- Which state pays obstetricians and gynecologists the most?
- Utah has the highest median wage for this occupation at $437,170 a year.
- What is the job outlook for obstetricians and gynecologists?
- BLS projects employment to grow 1.7% from 2025 to 2035, with about 500 openings each year on average.
- What education do obstetricians and gynecologists need?
- The typical entry-level education is: doctoral or professional degree.