Obstetricians and gynecologists salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,680 | $45.52 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $292,910 | $140.82 |
| Mean (average) | $279,040 | $134.16 |
| 90th percentile | $437,300 | $210.24 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Obstetricians and gynecologists pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 47 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $210,380 | $105,910 | $396,480 | 120 | 0.43 |
| Alaska | $421,450 | $182,030 | $425,690 | 50 | 1.03 |
| Arizona | $369,720 | $217,940 | $455,520 | 130 | 0.29 |
| Arkansas | Data unavailable | 160 | 0.88 | ||
| California | $301,240 | $103,330 | $401,440 | 1,610 | 0.65 |
| Colorado | Data unavailable | 410 | 1.05 | ||
| Connecticut | $200,580 | $75,540 | $457,670 | 330 | 1.41 |
| Delaware | $324,080 | $180,200 | $325,160 | 190 | 2.87 |
| District of Columbia | Data unavailable | 70 | 0.68 | ||
| Florida | Data unavailable | 1,620 | 1.19 | ||
| Georgia | $354,000 | $230,070 | $404,340 | 350 | 0.52 |
| Hawaii | $338,130 | $76,650 | $385,660 | 140 | 1.59 |
| Idaho | $223,560 | $100,710 | $332,660 | 110 | 0.9 |
| Illinois | $208,000 | $208,000 | $413,520 | 1,290 | 1.55 |
| Indiana | $351,990 | $70,720 | $394,190 | 430 | 0.99 |
| Iowa | $356,020 | $164,680 | $438,970 | 180 | 0.85 |
| Kansas | $220,770 | $147,520 | $366,110 | ||
| Kentucky | $317,110 | $65,140 | $400,000 | 240 | 0.89 |
| Louisiana | $404,550 | $235,030 | $515,310 | 80 | 0.29 |
| Maine | $379,930 | $168,550 | $490,820 | 100 | 1.13 |
| Maryland | $306,310 | $231,840 | $469,430 | 160 | 0.43 |
| Massachusetts | $272,240 | $96,960 | $441,200 | 620 | 1.26 |
| Michigan | $209,650 | $127,190 | $422,390 | 880 | 1.46 |
| Minnesota | $321,910 | $149,990 | $514,620 | 750 | 1.85 |
| Nebraska | $342,570 | $94,140 | $448,630 | 180 | 1.29 |
| New Hampshire | $348,140 | $76,450 | $372,260 | 140 | 1.5 |
| New Jersey | $228,870 | $78,630 | $354,630 | 740 | 1.27 |
| New Mexico | $259,990 | $201,340 | $389,680 | 110 | 0.93 |
| New York | $348,800 | $91,510 | $449,020 | 2,750 | 2.08 |
| North Carolina | $134,540 | $107,420 | $600,460 | 590 | 0.87 |
| North Dakota | $414,060 | $128,150 | $428,010 | 70 | 1.15 |
| Ohio | $181,520 | $102,160 | $405,000 | 970 | 1.28 |
| Oklahoma | $370,260 | $155,580 | $459,170 | 60 | 0.24 |
| Oregon | $395,340 | $223,000 | $444,710 | 270 | 1.01 |
| Pennsylvania | Data unavailable | 260 | 0.31 | ||
| Puerto Rico | $131,890 | $99,930 | $156,000 | 70 | 0.56 |
| Rhode Island | $166,390 | $76,930 | $615,380 | 140 | 2.05 |
| South Carolina | $302,340 | $103,990 | $428,920 | 350 | 1.11 |
| South Dakota | $297,610 | $131,350 | $433,910 | 80 | 1.2 |
| Tennessee | $354,580 | $65,300 | $516,700 | 360 | 0.8 |
| Texas | $271,960 | $73,450 | $425,630 | 1,460 | 0.76 |
| Utah | $437,170 | $219,810 | $466,780 | 200 | 0.82 |
| Vermont | $418,760 | $231,410 | $498,060 | 90 | 2.13 |
| Virginia | $282,410 | $179,990 | $311,770 | ||
| Washington | $343,140 | $162,800 | $584,260 | 270 | 0.56 |
| West Virginia | $300,810 | $63,120 | $370,030 | 100 | 1.07 |
| Wisconsin | $304,990 | $148,720 | $419,420 | 450 | 1.12 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for obstetricians and gynecologists
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 500. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 3.8%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for obstetricians and gynecologists
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Medicine CIP 51.1201
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy CIP 51.1202
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program CIP 61.1301
- Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program CIP 61.1302
- Maternal and Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program CIP 61.1303
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other CIP 61.1399
Licenses and certifications
Requirements for regulated professions are set by each state. Always confirm with the state regulator.
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- 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.
Technology skills
- Epic Systems (in demand)
- MEDITECH software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- eClinicalWorks EHR software (hot technology)
- AS Software AS-OBGYN
- Acrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMR
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Alteer Premiere
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
- ChartWare EMR
- Computer Systems Company R4 ACERT
- Email software
- Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
- MedcomSoft Record
- Medical procedure coding software
Transferable skills for career changers: Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Time Management, Service Orientation.
Common job titles: GYN (Gynecologist), MD (Medical Doctor), OB (Obstetrician), OB/GYN (Obstetrician Gynecologist), OBGYN (Obstetrician and Gynecologist), OBGYN MD (Obstetrics Gynecology Medical Doctor), OBGYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician), Physician, Physician GYN (Physician Gynecologist), Physician OB (Physician Obstetrician).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make?
The national median annual wage for obstetricians and gynecologists was $292,910 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $94,680 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $437,300. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do obstetricians and gynecologists need?
BLS lists doctoral or professional degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and internship/residency on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is obstetricians and gynecologists a growing career?
BLS projects employment of obstetricians and gynecologists to change +1.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 500 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay obstetricians and gynecologists the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Utah ($437,170), Alaska ($421,450), Vermont ($418,760). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.