Obstetrician and Gynecologist salary
What obstetricians and gynecologists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$292,910$140.82 per hour
Average pay$279,040$134.16 per hour
Middle half earn$179,810 – $369,390Top 10%: $437,300+
Jobs21,260Employed nationwide
Obstetrician and Gynecologist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $210,380 | $101.15 | 120 | 0.06 |
| Alaska | $421,450 | $202.62 | 50 | 0.14 |
| Arizona | $369,720 | $177.75 | 130 | 0.04 |
| Arkansas | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 160 | 0.12 |
| California | $301,240 | $144.83 | 1,610 | 0.09 |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 410 | 0.14 |
| Connecticut | $200,580 | $96.43 | 330 | 0.19 |
| Delaware | $324,080 | $155.81 | 190 | 0.39 |
| Florida | – | – | 1,620 | 0.16 |
| Georgia | $354,000 | $170.19 | 350 | 0.07 |
| Hawaii | $338,130 | $162.56 | 140 | 0.22 |
| Idaho | $223,560 | $107.48 | 110 | 0.12 |
| Illinois | $208,000 | $100.00 | 1,290 | 0.21 |
| Indiana | $351,990 | $169.23 | 430 | 0.14 |
| Iowa | $356,020 | $171.16 | 180 | 0.12 |
| Kansas | $220,770 | $106.14 | – | – |
| Kentucky | $317,110 | $152.46 | 240 | 0.12 |
| Louisiana | $404,550 | $194.50 | 80 | 0.04 |
| Maine | $379,930 | $182.66 | 100 | 0.16 |
| Maryland | $306,310 | $147.27 | 160 | 0.06 |
| Massachusetts | $272,240 | $130.88 | 620 | 0.17 |
| Michigan | $209,650 | $100.79 | 880 | 0.2 |
| Minnesota | $321,910 | $154.76 | 750 | 0.25 |
| Nebraska | $342,570 | $164.70 | 180 | 0.18 |
| New Hampshire | $348,140 | $167.37 | 140 | 0.21 |
| New Jersey | $228,870 | $110.03 | 740 | 0.17 |
| New Mexico | $259,990 | $125.00 | 110 | 0.13 |
| New York | $348,800 | $167.69 | 2,750 | 0.28 |
| North Carolina | $134,540 | $64.68 | 590 | 0.12 |
| North Dakota | $414,060 | $199.07 | 70 | 0.16 |
| Ohio | $181,520 | $87.27 | 970 | 0.17 |
| Oklahoma | $370,260 | $178.01 | 60 | 0.03 |
| Oregon | $395,340 | $190.07 | 270 | 0.14 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 260 | 0.04 |
| Rhode Island | $166,390 | $80.00 | 140 | 0.28 |
| South Carolina | $302,340 | $145.36 | 350 | 0.15 |
| South Dakota | $297,610 | $143.08 | 80 | 0.16 |
| Tennessee | $354,580 | $170.47 | 360 | 0.11 |
| Texas | $271,960 | $130.75 | 1,460 | 0.1 |
| Utah | $437,170 | $210.18 | 200 | 0.11 |
| Vermont | $418,760 | $201.33 | 90 | 0.29 |
| Virginia | $282,410 | $135.77 | – | – |
| Washington | $343,140 | $164.97 | 270 | 0.08 |
| West Virginia | $300,810 | $144.62 | 100 | 0.15 |
| Wisconsin | $304,990 | $146.63 | 450 | 0.15 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $444,290 | 70 |
| Ogden, UT | $428,800 | 50 |
| Rochester, MN | $393,340 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $375,400 | 280 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $358,070 | 190 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $354,000 | 270 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $353,740 | 160 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $348,580 | 90 |
| Roanoke, VA | $346,900 | 70 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $343,140 | 150 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $342,570 | 140 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $338,950 | 90 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $338,130 | 130 |
| Worcester, MA | $336,350 | 60 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $329,750 | 2,470 |
Metro areas with the most obstetricians and gynecologists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Richmond, VA | 250 | $224,240 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 240 | $239,200+ |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 190 | $358,070 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 180 | $239,200+ |
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Questions
How much does an obstetrician and gynecologist make?
The median pay for obstetricians and gynecologists in the U.S. was $292,910 a year ($140.82 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $179,810 and $369,390.
Which states pay obstetricians and gynecologists the most?
The highest pay was in Utah ($437,170), Alaska ($421,450), Vermont ($418,760), North Dakota ($414,060), Louisiana ($404,550). The lowest was in North Carolina ($134,540), Rhode Island ($166,390), Ohio ($181,520).
How many obstetricians and gynecologists are there in the U.S.?
About 21,260 people were employed as obstetricians and gynecologists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.