Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations · 21K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$292,910
Median hourly
$141
Average annual
$279,040
Typical range
$94,680–$437,300
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Obstetricians and Gynecologists is $292,910 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $141 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system.
Most earn between $94,680 and $437,300 a year. There are roughly 21K people employed as obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
- Hourly
- $140.82
- Daily
- $1,127
- Weekly
- $5,633
- Bi-weekly
- $11,266
- Monthly
- $24,409
- Annual
- $292,910
$292,910 a year is around the 50th percentile for Obstetricians and Gynecologistss. The median is $292,910.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1Burlington-South Burlington, VT$444,290
- 2Portland-South Portland, ME$438,700
- 3Ogden, UT$428,800
- 4Fargo, ND-MN$414,060
- 5Rochester, MN$393,340
- 6St. Cloud, MN$390,420
- 7Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$375,400
- 8Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$374,080
- 9Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$369,720
- 10Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$369,390
- 11Duluth, MN-WI$368,210
- 12Knoxville, TN$365,260
Related job titles
Employers advertise Obstetricians and Gynecologists roles under these titles.
- GYN (Gynecologist)
- Gynecological Oncologist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician (MFM Physician)
- OB/GYN (Obstetrician Gynecologist)
- OB/GYN Generalist (Obstetrics and Gynecology Generalist)
- OB/GYN Hospitalist (Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospitalist)
- OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician)
- OB Specialist (Obstetrics Specialist)
- OBGYN (Obstetrician and Gynecologist)
- OBGYN Doctor (Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctor)
- OBGYN MD (Obstetrics Gynecology Medical Doctor)
- OBGYN Physician (Obstetrician and Gynecologist Physician)
- Physician GYN (Physician Gynecologist)
- Physician OB (Physician Obstetrician)
- Reproductive Endocrinologist
Related occupations
What a Obstetricians and Gynecologists does
- Treat diseases of female organs.
- Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Obstetricians and Gynecologists make?
- The median annual wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists is $292,910 ($141 per hour). Pay ranges from about $94,680 at the 10th percentile to $437,300 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Obstetricians and Gynecologists?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $279,040, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Obstetricians and Gynecologistss the most?
- Utah has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $437,170.
- Is Obstetricians and Gynecologists a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 21K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Obstetricians and Gynecologists do?
- Treat diseases of female organs.; Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.; Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient..