Obstetrician and Gynecologist Salary
Obstetricians and Gynecologists earn a median $292,910 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$292,910
$140.82 per hour
Range
$94,680 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
21,260
across the U.S.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$210,735
per year · effective tax rate 28.1%
$17,561Monthly
$8,781Twice a month
$8,105Every 2 weeks
$101.31Hourly
- Federal income tax$65,653
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$5,083
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$210,735
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $94,680 | $45.52 | $75,437 |
| 25th percentile | $179,810 | $86.45 | $134,166 |
| Median (50th) | $292,910+ | $140.82 | $210,735 |
| 75th percentile | $369,390+ | $177.59 | $258,650 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $437,300+ | $210.24 | $301,195 |
Best cities for obstetricians and gynecologists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas, TX | $239,200+ | $228,496 | $221,647 | 770 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $214,390 | $190,462 | 2,470 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $239,200+ | $196,403 | $187,368 | 490 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $235,460 | $162,083 | $149,709 | 500 |
| 5 | Detroit, MI | $209,550 | $147,305 | $146,868 | 550 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $208,000 | $144,668 | $139,647 | 1,120 |
| 7 | Columbus, OH | $179,810 | $130,004 | $136,174 | 490 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $239,200+
- Dallas, TX — $239,200+
- Minneapolis, MN — $239,200+
- Boston, MA — $235,460
- Detroit, MI — $209,550
- Chicago, IL — $208,000
- Columbus, OH — $179,810
Obstetrician and Gynecologist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $239,200+ | $282,407 | $219,810 – $239,200+ | 200 |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | $291,265 | $182,030 – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Vermont | $239,200+ | $259,746 | $231,410 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | $278,978 | $128,150 – $239,200+ | 70 |
| Louisiana | $239,200+ | $268,927 | $235,030 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $238,069 | $223,000 – $239,200+ | 270 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | $239,584 | $168,550 – $239,200+ | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $239,200+ | $243,078 | $155,580 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | $249,822 | $217,940 – $239,200+ | 130 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | $237,396 | $164,680 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| Tennessee | $239,200+ | $249,371 | $65,300 – $239,200+ | 360 |
| Georgia | $239,200+ | $231,258 | $230,070 – $239,200+ | 350 |
| Indiana | $239,200+ | $237,394 | $70,720 – $239,200+ | 430 |
| New York | $239,200+ | $225,020 | $91,510 – $239,200+ | 2,750 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | $245,336 | $76,450 – $239,200+ | 140 |
| Washington | $239,200+ | $242,204 | $162,800 – $239,200+ | 270 |
| Nebraska | $239,200+ | $227,139 | $94,140 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| Hawaii | $239,200+ | $212,265 | $76,650 – $239,200+ | 140 |
| Delaware | $239,200+ | $210,215 | $180,200 – $239,200+ | 190 |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | $204,397 | $149,990 – $239,200+ | 750 |
| Kentucky | $239,200+ | $214,915 | $65,140 – $239,200+ | 240 |
| Maryland | $239,200+ | $203,509 | $231,840 – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | $203,519 | $148,720 – $239,200+ | 450 |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | $199,659 | $103,990 – $239,200+ | 350 |
| California | $239,200+ | $188,252 | $103,330 – $239,200+ | 1,610 |
| West Virginia | $239,200+ | $202,120 | $63,120 – $239,200+ | 100 |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | $213,679 | $131,350 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Virginia | $239,200+ | $188,732 | $179,990 – $239,200+ | — |
| Massachusetts | $239,200+ | $184,391 | $96,960 – $239,200+ | 620 |
| Texas | $239,200+ | $197,599 | $73,450 – $239,200+ | 1,460 |
| New Mexico | $239,200+ | $177,993 | $201,340 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| Arkansas | $239,200+ | $166,976 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | $166,275 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 410 |
| District of Columbia | $239,200+ | $158,728 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | $168,748 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 260 |
| New Jersey | $228,870 | $156,921 | $78,630 – $239,200+ | 740 |
| Idaho | $223,560 | $155,084 | $100,710 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| Kansas | $220,770 | $152,473 | $147,520 – $239,200+ | — |
| Alabama | $210,380 | $146,318 | $105,910 – $239,200+ | 120 |
| Michigan | $209,650 | $147,375 | $127,190 – $239,200+ | 880 |
| Illinois | $208,000 | $144,668 | $208,000 – $239,200+ | 1,290 |
| Connecticut | $200,580 | $139,469 | $75,540 – $239,200+ | 330 |
| Ohio | $181,520 | $131,125 | $102,160 – $239,200+ | 970 |
| Rhode Island | $166,390 | $118,692 | $76,930 – $239,200+ | 140 |
| North Carolina | $134,540 | $98,365 | $107,420 – $239,200+ | 590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a obstetrician and gynecologist make?
The national median salary for obstetricians and gynecologists is $292,910 a year ($140.82 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,680 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays obstetricians and gynecologists the most?
Utah has the highest median pay at $239,200+. After taxes and local prices, Dallas, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many obstetricians and gynecologists are there in the U.S.?
About 21,260 people work as obstetricians and gynecologists nationwide.