Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Obstetricians and Gynecologists work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Obstetricians and Gynecologistss do
Typical education: Post-Doctoral Training
Treat diseases of female organs.
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningActive LearningWritingSpeaking
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Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
19,990 workers
$292,500
Educational Services
1,110 workers
$225,000
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
930 workers
$197,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
430 workers
$271,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
50 workers
$258,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pays 75% above the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).
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How much does a Obstetricians and Gynecologists make?
The average base salary for a Obstetricians and Gynecologists in the United States is $289,000 per year, or about $138.94 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $186,000 and $382,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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