What is the average Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary?

The average Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in the United States is $279,040 per year ($134.16/hr) as of May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What is the median Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary?

The median Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary is $292,910 per year, meaning half of all Obstetricians and Gynecologistss earn more than this and half earn less.

Which state pays Obstetricians and Gynecologistss the most?

Louisiana has the highest average Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary at $397,990 per year according to BLS May 2025 data.

Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary (2025)

Based on 21,260 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data

Annual Mean

$279,040

$134.16/hr

Annual Median

$292,910

$140.82/hr

Bottom 10%

$94,680

$45.52/hr

Top 10%

$437,300

$210.24/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$94,680	$45.52/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$179,810	$86.45/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$292,910	$140.82/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$369,390	$177.59/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$437,300	$210.24/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$95K

25th

$180K

Median

$293K

75th

$369K

90th

$437K

Highest Paying States for Obstetricians and Gynecologists

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

State	Annual Mean	vs US Average	Employment
Louisiana	$397,990	+42.6% vs US avg	80
Utah	$385,660	+38.2% vs US avg	200
Vermont	$376,670	+35.0% vs US avg	90
Maine	$370,520	+32.8% vs US avg	100
Oregon	$366,460	+31.3% vs US avg	270
Alaska	$365,560	+31.0% vs US avg	50
Oklahoma	$364,140	+30.5% vs US avg	60
Washington	$352,950	+26.5% vs US avg	270
Arizona	$336,640	+20.6% vs US avg	130
Maryland	$330,570	+18.5% vs US avg	160

Geographic Salary Variation

Obstetricians and Gynecologists salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Louisiana at an average of $397,990 per year, while Maryland has an average of $330,570 — a difference of $67,420. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

Highest Paying Metro Areas

Top cities by average annual wage

Portland-South Portland, ME

$408,930

per year

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

$402,040

per year

Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

$354,830

per year

Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

$344,030

per year

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

$343,230

per year

About Obstetricians and Gynecologists

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 21,260 workers were employed as Obstetricians and Gynecologistss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $279,040 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-1218

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($94,680) represents entry-level or part-time Obstetricians and Gynecologistss, while the 90th percentile ($437,300) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($292,910) is the midpoint — half of all Obstetricians and Gynecologistss earn more and half earn less than this amount.

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$97,550

median/yr

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median/yr

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Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.