How much does an obstetrician and gynecologist make in California?
$301,200a year
Median yearly pay for obstetrician and gynecologists in California. That is $144.83 an hour or $25,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $144.83
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,300Median: $301,200Highest 10%: $401,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,300 | $49.68 | |
| 25th | $198,700 | $95.54 | |
| Median | $301,200 | $144.83 | |
| 75th | $331,200 | $159.23 | |
| 90th | $401,400 | $193.00 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $375,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $301,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $294,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $293,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $287,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $264,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $239,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $198,700 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $149,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for obstetrician and gynecologists.
| 22. Maryland | $306,300 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $305,000 |
| 24. South Carolina | $302,300 |
| 25. California | $301,200 |
| 26. West Virginia | $300,800 |
| 27. South Dakota | $297,600 |
| 28. Virginia | $282,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an obstetrician and gynecologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $144.83 ($301,200 a year).
Do obstetrician and gynecologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $301,200 against $292,900 nationally, 3% more.
Where does California rank for obstetrician and gynecologist pay?
California ranks 25 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays obstetrician and gynecologists the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $375,400 a year.
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.