Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$94,680
- 25th Percentile — Junior$179,810
- 50th Percentile — Median$292,910
- 75th Percentile — Senior$369,390
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$437,300
The top 10% of Obstetricians and Gynecologists earn $437,300 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $94,680, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $397,990 | +42.6% |
| Utah | $385,660 | +38.2% |
| Vermont | $376,670 | +35.0% |
| Maine | $370,520 | +32.8% |
| Oregon | $366,460 | +31.3% |
| Alaska | $365,560 | +31.0% |
| Oklahoma | $364,140 | +30.5% |
| Washington | $352,950 | +26.5% |
| Arizona | $336,640 | +20.6% |
| Maryland | $330,570 | +18.5% |
| Minnesota | $329,280 | +18.0% |
| North Dakota | $327,910 | +17.5% |
| Georgia | $319,300 | +14.4% |
| Wisconsin | $313,520 | +12.4% |
| Iowa | $311,940 | +11.8% |
| South Dakota | $307,380 | +10.2% |
| New York | $306,240 | +9.7% |
| Nebraska | $300,500 | +7.7% |
| Tennessee | $296,570 | +6.3% |
| Delaware | $294,730 | +5.6% |
| Massachusetts | $289,280 | +3.7% |
| Nevada (est.) | $284,621 | +2.0% |
| Indiana | $279,910 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $279,730 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $278,630 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $273,790 | -1.9% |
| Florida (est.) | $273,459 | -2.0% |
| California | $272,520 | -2.3% |
| South Carolina | $268,740 | -3.7% |
| Kentucky | $268,360 | -3.8% |
| West Virginia | $265,520 | -4.8% |
| Montana (est.) | $265,088 | -5.0% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $259,507 | -7.0% |
| Rhode Island | $255,560 | -8.4% |
| Michigan | $250,650 | -10.2% |
| Connecticut | $250,000 | -10.4% |
| North Carolina | $249,890 | -10.4% |
| Texas | $248,730 | -10.9% |
| Hawaii | $245,990 | -11.8% |
| Illinois | $244,730 | -12.3% |
| Missouri (est.) | $242,765 | -13.0% |
| Arkansas | $239,200 | -14.3% |
| Colorado | $239,200 | -14.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200 | -14.3% |
| District of Columbia | $239,200 | -14.3% |
| Idaho | $230,470 | -17.4% |
| Ohio | $227,230 | -18.6% |
| Mississippi (est.) | $223,232 | -20.0% |
| Kansas | $222,220 | -20.4% |
| New Jersey | $222,080 | -20.4% |
| Alabama | $208,080 | -25.4% |
What Factors Affect Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Obstetricians and Gynecologists is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Louisiana pays an average of $397,990, while Alabama pays $208,080 — a gap of $189,910 per year.
The middle half of Obstetricians and Gynecologists earn between $179,810 and $369,390 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,680, while the top 10% earn more than $437,300.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Obstetricians and Gynecologists?
The average salary for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in the United States is $279,040 per year, with a median of $292,910.
What is the starting salary for Obstetricians and Gynecologists?
Entry-level Obstetricians and Gynecologists typically earn between $94,680 and $179,810 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Obstetricians and Gynecologists the most?
Louisiana pays Obstetricians and Gynecologists the most at $397,990 per year on average, followed by Utah ($385,660) and Vermont ($376,670).
How much do Obstetricians and Gynecologists make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $279,040, Obstetricians and Gynecologists earn approximately $134.15 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Obstetricians and Gynecologists a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 21,260 Obstetricians and Gynecologists jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $279,040 and a median of $292,910 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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