Obstetrician/Gynecologists Salary 2025: $279,676 Median Pay (BLS OEWS)
$279,676 per year is the national median annual wage for obstetrician/gynecologists (BLS OEWS, May 2025 reference period). That works out to about $134/hour, with a 10th–90th percentile range of $79,390 to $377,370. The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies this role under SOC code 29-1218.
Key Facts (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
- Median annual wage
- $279,676
- Median hourly wage
- $134/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $268,773
- Total US employment
- 9,950
- Top-paying metro
- Riverside-San Bernardino, CA, CA ($375,400)
- BLS SOC code
- 29-1218
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist (SOC 29-1218) is a high-paying U.S. occupation: national median wage of $279,676 across 9,950 reported workers per the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
Geographic wage spread is wide: across the 39 cities reporting data, median Obstetrician/Gynecologist wages range from $83,050 to $375,400 — roughly 352% above the floor. The spread reflects cost-of-living, regional supply-and-demand, and industry-mix differences. Obstetrician/Gynecologist is in the Healthcare category — wages here reflect a regulated labor market with state-specific licensing and credentialing, which constrains supply more than it does in unregulated fields.
Salary Range (BLS Percentiles)
Obstetrician/Gynecologists salaries range from $83,050 to $375,400 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Obstetrician/Gynecologists Salary by City (BLS OEWS)
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | $79,390 | $197,794 | $375,400 | $376,385 | $377,370 | $306,699 | 280 |
| Louisville, KY | $77,600 | $196,192 | $374,080 | $472,755 | $571,430 | $414,723 | 40 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $118,600 | $219,048 | $369,720 | $412,620 | $455,520 | $367,150 | 0 |
| Des Moines, IA | $208,740 | $273,000 | $369,390 | $404,110 | $438,830 | $395,916 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $56,380 | $179,932 | $365,260 | $367,925 | $370,590 | $404,496 | 30 |
| Nashville, TN | $65,350 | $182,438 | $358,070 | $374,405 | $390,740 | $356,999 | 190 |
| Atlanta, GA | $230,070 | $279,642 | $354,000 | $386,870 | $419,740 | $356,855 | 270 |
| Charlotte, NC | $116,840 | $211,600 | $353,740 | $495,770 | $637,800 | $365,812 | 160 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $66,430 | $178,626 | $346,920 | $356,635 | $366,350 | $385,039 | 0 |
| Seattle, WA | $95,430 | $194,514 | $343,140 | $490,405 | $637,670 | $229,679 | 150 |
| Omaha, NE | $94,140 | $193,512 | $342,570 | $400,935 | $459,300 | $373,170 | 140 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $82,230 | $184,918 | $338,950 | $384,665 | $430,380 | $246,509 | 90 |
| Orlando, FL | $70,190 | $177,078 | $337,410 | $337,410 | $337,410 | $327,265 | 30 |
| New York, NY | $85,170 | $183,002 | $329,750 | $387,065 | $444,380 | $176,149 | 2,470 |
| Dallas, TX | $99,990 | $188,498 | $321,260 | $340,290 | $359,320 | $308,607 | 770 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $176,790 | $234,090 | $320,040 | $332,415 | $344,790 | $270,304 | 250 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $172,650 | $226,298 | $306,770 | $404,970 | $503,170 | $288,861 | 490 |
| Baltimore, MD | $231,840 | $260,792 | $304,220 | $386,825 | $469,430 | $266,392 | 90 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $99,060 | $179,932 | $301,240 | $351,340 | $401,440 | $181,470 | 0 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $210,390 | $246,422 | $300,470 | $353,590 | $406,710 | $308,491 | 170 |
| San Diego, CA | $87,260 | $169,716 | $293,400 | $349,235 | $405,070 | $183,146 | 100 |
| Fresno, CA | $205,860 | $238,512 | $287,490 | $362,210 | $436,930 | $272,502 | 0 |
| San Antonio, TX | $104,250 | $171,334 | $271,960 | $306,485 | $341,010 | $297,224 | 90 |
| San Jose, CA | $125,630 | $180,974 | $263,990 | $323,295 | $382,600 | $134,826 | 0 |
| Buffalo, NY | $227,180 | $239,812 | $258,760 | $311,680 | $364,600 | $279,741 | 0 |
| Albany, NY | $75,710 | $146,858 | $253,580 | $342,600 | $431,620 | $251,817 | 90 |
| Boston, MA | $96,960 | $152,360 | $235,460 | $335,235 | $435,010 | $154,806 | 500 |
| Madison, WI | $77,570 | $137,602 | $227,650 | $323,535 | $419,420 | $219,316 | 80 |
| Providence, RI | $76,930 | $137,006 | $227,120 | $421,250 | $615,380 | $190,218 | 160 |
| Richmond, VA | $172,490 | $193,190 | $224,240 | $273,090 | $321,940 | $219,628 | 250 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $66,890 | $127,138 | $217,510 | $354,825 | $492,140 | $238,498 | 140 |
| Rochester, NY | $74,030 | $128,518 | $210,250 | $292,965 | $375,680 | $226,319 | 170 |
| Detroit, MI | $140,230 | $167,958 | $209,550 | $402,380 | $595,210 | $220,347 | 550 |
| Chicago, IL | $208,000 | $208,000 | $208,000 | $288,900 | $369,800 | $193,849 | 1,120 |
| San Francisco, CA | $103,510 | $141,594 | $198,720 | $320,775 | $442,830 | $110,646 | 0 |
| Columbus, OH | $102,160 | $133,220 | $179,810 | $180,665 | $181,520 | $193,136 | 490 |
| Hartford, CT | $66,800 | $94,224 | $135,360 | $271,575 | $407,790 | $120,213 | 120 |
| Lexington, KY | $65,140 | $82,712 | $109,070 | $249,195 | $389,320 | $119,463 | 130 |
| Houston, TX | $72,000 | $76,420 | $83,050 | $228,725 | $374,400 | $86,062 | 300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Obstetrician/Gynecologist is $279,676 as of 2025. The national mean (average) is $268,773. Salaries range from $83,050 to $375,400 depending on city and cost of living.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $279,676, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 9,950 Obstetrician/Gynecologist positions in the US across 39 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2026.