How much does an obstetrician and gynecologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $140.82 an hour or $24,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $140.82
- Average (mean)
- $279,000
- Jobs
- 21,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,680 | $45.52 | |
| 25th | $179,800 | $86.45 | |
| Median | $292,900 | $140.82 | |
| 75th | $369,400 | $177.59 | |
| 90th | $437,300 | $210.24 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Utah | $437,200 |
| Alaska | $421,500 |
| Vermont | $418,800 |
| North Dakota | $414,100 |
| Louisiana | $404,600 |
| Oregon | $395,300 |
| Maine | $379,900 |
| Oklahoma | $370,300 |
| Arizona | $369,700 |
| Iowa | $356,000 |
| Tennessee | $354,600 |
| Georgia | $354,000 |
| Indiana | $352,000 |
| New York | $348,800 |
| New Hampshire | $348,100 |
| Washington | $343,100 |
| Nebraska | $342,600 |
| Hawaii | $338,100 |
| Delaware | $324,100 |
| Minnesota | $321,900 |
| Kentucky | $317,100 |
| Maryland | $306,300 |
| Wisconsin | $305,000 |
| South Carolina | $302,300 |
| California | $301,200 |
| West Virginia | $300,800 |
| South Dakota | $297,600 |
| Virginia | $282,400 |
| Massachusetts | $272,200 |
| Texas | $272,000 |
| New Mexico | $260,000 |
| Arkansas | $239,200 |
| Colorado | $239,200 |
| District of Columbia | $239,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200 |
| New Jersey | $228,900 |
| Idaho | $223,600 |
| Kansas | $220,800 |
| Alabama | $210,400 |
| Michigan | $209,700 |
| Illinois | $208,000 |
| Connecticut | $200,600 |
| Ohio | $181,500 |
| Rhode Island | $166,400 |
| North Carolina | $134,500 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, VT | $444,300 |
| Portland, ME | $438,700 |
| Ogden, UT | $428,800 |
| Fargo, ND | $414,100 |
| Rochester, MN | $393,300 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $390,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $375,400 |
| Louisville, KY | $374,100 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $369,700 |
| Des Moines, IA | $369,400 |
| Duluth, MN | $368,200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $365,300 |
| Nashville, TN | $358,100 |
| Atlanta, GA | $354,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $353,700 |
In other countries
Obstetrician and Gynecologist belongs to the international group "Specialist medical practitioners".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Anesthesiologist$391,500
- Cardiologist$496,000
- Dermatologist$328,700
- Emergency Medicine Physician$335,600
- Family Medicine Physician$244,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$256,600
- Neurologist$248,600
- Pediatrician$210,000
- Physician$312,400
- Psychiatrist$281,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an obstetrician and gynecologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $140.82 ($292,900 a year).
How much does an obstetrician and gynecologist make a month?
About $24,410 a month before tax, based on a median of $292,900 a year.
How much does an obstetrician and gynecologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $94,680 or less a year ($45.52 an hour); the top 10% make $437,300 or more.
Which state pays obstetrician and gynecologists the most?
Utah, with a median of $437,200 a year, followed by Alaska ($421,500) and Vermont ($418,800).
Which city pays obstetrician and gynecologists the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $444,300 a year.
How many obstetrician and gynecologists are there in the United States?
About 21,260 people work as obstetrician and gynecologists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.