Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States was $292,910 ($140.82 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,680 | $45.52 |
| 25th | $179,810 | $86.45 |
| Median | $292,910 | $140.82 |
| 75th | $369,390 | $177.59 |
| 90th | $437,300 | $210.24 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1218
- Total U.S. employment: 21,260
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The mean wage of $279,040 sits 4.7% below the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average down.
At $140.82 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $292,906 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $292,910.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $210,380 | $101.15 | -28.2% | 120 |
| Alaska | $421,450 | $202.62 | +43.9% | 50 |
| Arizona | $369,720 | $177.75 | +26.2% | 130 |
| Arkansas | — | — | — | 160 |
| California | $301,240 | $144.83 | +2.8% | 1,610 |
| Colorado | — | — | — | 410 |
| Connecticut | $200,580 | $96.43 | -31.5% | 330 |
| Delaware | $324,080 | $155.81 | +10.6% | 190 |
| District of Columbia | — | — | — | 70 |
| Florida | — | — | — | 1,620 |
| Georgia | $354,000 | $170.19 | +20.9% | 350 |
| Hawaii | $338,130 | $162.56 | +15.4% | 140 |
| Idaho | $223,560 | $107.48 | -23.7% | 110 |
| Illinois | $208,000 | $100.00 | -29.0% | 1,290 |
| Indiana | $351,990 | $169.23 | +20.2% | 430 |
| Iowa | $356,020 | $171.16 | +21.5% | 180 |
| Kansas | $220,770 | $106.14 | -24.6% | 0 |
| Kentucky | $317,110 | $152.46 | +8.3% | 240 |
| Louisiana | $404,550 | $194.50 | +38.1% | 80 |
| Maine | $379,930 | $182.66 | +29.7% | 100 |
| Maryland | $306,310 | $147.27 | +4.6% | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $272,240 | $130.88 | -7.1% | 620 |
| Michigan | $209,650 | $100.79 | -28.4% | 880 |
| Minnesota | $321,910 | $154.76 | +9.9% | 750 |
| Nebraska | $342,570 | $164.70 | +17.0% | 180 |
| New Hampshire | $348,140 | $167.37 | +18.9% | 140 |
| New Jersey | $228,870 | $110.03 | -21.9% | 740 |
| New Mexico | $259,990 | $125.00 | -11.2% | 110 |
| New York | $348,800 | $167.69 | +19.1% | 2,750 |
| North Carolina | $134,540 | $64.68 | -54.1% | 590 |
| North Dakota | $414,060 | $199.07 | +41.4% | 70 |
| Ohio | $181,520 | $87.27 | -38.0% | 970 |
| Oklahoma | $370,260 | $178.01 | +26.4% | 60 |
| Oregon | $395,340 | $190.07 | +35.0% | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | — | — | — | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $166,390 | $80.00 | -43.2% | 140 |
| South Carolina | $302,340 | $145.36 | +3.2% | 350 |
| South Dakota | $297,610 | $143.08 | +1.6% | 80 |
| Tennessee | $354,580 | $170.47 | +21.1% | 360 |
| Texas | $271,960 | $130.75 | -7.2% | 1,460 |
| Utah | $437,170 | $210.18 | +49.3% | 200 |
| Vermont | $418,760 | $201.33 | +43.0% | 90 |
| Virginia | $282,410 | $135.77 | -3.6% | 0 |
| Washington | $343,140 | $164.97 | +17.1% | 270 |
| West Virginia | $300,810 | $144.62 | +2.7% | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $304,990 | $146.63 | +4.1% | 450 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for obstetricians and gynecologists?
The median annual wage for obstetricians and gynecologists is $292,910 ($140.82 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays obstetricians and gynecologists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many obstetricians and gynecologists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 21,260 obstetricians and gynecologists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $140.82. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.