Obstetrician and Gynecologist salary in California
What obstetricians and gynecologists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$301,240$144.83 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $292,910
Middle half earn$198,720 – $331,190Top 10%: $401,440+
Jobs1,6100.65× the U.S. concentration
Obstetrician and Gynecologist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $375,400 | $180.48 | 280 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $293,400 | $141.06 | 100 |
| Visalia, CA | $294,840 | $141.75 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $149,040 | $71.65 | 30 |
| Fresno, CA | $287,490 | $138.22 | – |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $301,240 | $144.83 | – |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $198,720 | $95.54 | – |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $263,990 | $126.92 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Obstetrician and Gynecologist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $317,110 Maryland · $306,310 Wisconsin · $304,990 South Carolina · $302,340 West Virginia · $300,810 South Dakota · $297,610
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does an obstetrician and gynecologist make in California?
Obstetricians and Gynecologists in California earned a median of $301,240 a year ($144.83 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $292,910. The middle half earned $198,720 to $331,190.
Where in California do obstetricians and gynecologists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA at $375,400.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.