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Average Obstetricians and Gynecologist Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a obstetricians and gynecologist make in the United States?

The average salary for a obstetricians and gynecologist in the United States is $278,660, but the range typically falls between $186,290 and >$239,200. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $133.97, with a range between $89.56 and >$115.00.

There are approximately 19,820 people employed as a obstetricians and gynecologist in the United States. With California, New York, Georgia employing the highest number of obstetricians and gynecologists.The state with the best pay for a obstetricians and gynecologist is Michigan, with an average annual salary of $230,350, while Wisconsin has the lowest average annual salary of $316,090.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$89,850$43.2
25th Percentile$186,290$89.56
Median>$239,200>$115.00
75th Percentile>$239,200>$115.00
90th Percentile>$239,200>$115.00

Average obstetricians and gynecologist salary by location

The salary of a obstetricians and gynecologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a obstetricians and gynecologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for obstetricians and gynecologists are Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, South Dakota, Alabama while the worst states are Wisconsin, West Virginia, Washington, Virginia, Vermont.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$106,640$205,780>$239,200
Alaska$136,070$306,700>$239,200
Arizona$163,250$314,140>$239,200
Arkansas$216,010$273,410>$239,200
California$156,130$285,470>$239,200
Colorado$221,660$353,190>$239,200
Connecticut$81,730$353,750>$239,200
Delaware$227,980$309,490>$239,200
District of Columbia$172,480$208,050>$239,200
Georgia$212,070$276,130>$239,200
Hawaii$73,070$323,430>$239,200
Idaho$66,940$184,550>$239,200
Illinois$71,380$286,200>$239,200
Indiana$178,820$331,870>$239,200
Iowa$113,350$317,880>$239,200
Kentucky$226,990$331,120>$239,200
Maine$185,580$297,180>$239,200
Maryland$218,110$300,040>$239,200
Massachusetts$92,200$218,850>$239,200
Michigan$59,200$230,350>$239,200
Minnesota$134,890$249,160>$239,200
Missouri$203,380$323,810>$239,200
Montana$115,190$290,800>$239,200
Nebraska$114,600$317,080>$239,200
New Hampshire$70,980$283,370>$239,200
New Jersey$70,170$245,960>$239,200
New Mexico$151,350$266,030>$239,200
New York$82,150$262,790>$239,200
North Carolina$198,370$297,330>$239,200
North Dakota$113,520$349,380>$239,200
Ohio$142,200$254,870>$239,200
Oregon$230,250$329,680>$239,200
Pennsylvania$183,660$314,610>$239,200
Rhode Island$216,940$285,430>$239,200
South Carolina$210,440$292,850>$239,200
South Dakota$87,910$235,000>$239,200
Tennessee$103,230$310,610>$239,200
Texas$77,140$287,330>$239,200
Utah$104,460$286,430>$239,200
Vermont$88,520$323,210>$239,200
Virginia$103,320$320,370>$239,200
Washington$169,160$364,060>$239,200
West Virginia$63,220$250,840>$239,200
Wisconsin$107,620$316,090>$239,200

Even between cities, the salary of a obstetricians and gynecologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for obstetricians and gynecologists is Springfield, IL with an average salary of $441,240.The city with the lowest average salary for obstetricians and gynecologists is Birmingham-Hoover area, AL with an average salary of $161,410.

Areas with highest average salaries for obstetricians and gynecologists

  1. Springfield, IL - $441,240
  2. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA - $380,480
  3. Chattanooga, TN - $368,360
  4. Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, WI - $366,250
  5. St. Louis, MO - $360,740

Areas with lowest average salaries for obstetricians and gynecologists

  1. Birmingham-Hoover area, AL - $161,410
  2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, FL - $201,740
  3. Rochester, NY - $207,020
  4. Flint, MI - $211,070
  5. Madison, WI - $211,290

Employment trends for obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States

The number of obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of obstetricians and gynecologists has increased by 920. On average, the number of obstetricians and gynecologists has been increasing by 1.2% each year. The salary of obstetricians and gynecologists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of obstetricians and gynecologists has increased by $39,540. On average, the salary of obstetricians and gynecologists has been increasing by 4.1% each year.

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How obstetricians and gynecologists salaries compare to other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations

Obstetricians and Gynecologists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for obstetricians and gynecologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.

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