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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Obstetricians and gynecologists (SOC 29-1218) employed 21,260 people in May 2025. The median pay is $292,910 a year ($140.82 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,680 and the highest-paid 10% more than $437,300. BLS projects its employment to change by +1.7% between 2025 and 2035 (about 500 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest median pay: Utah ($437,170), Alaska ($421,450), Vermont ($418,760). Most jobs: New York (2,750), Florida (1,620), California (1,610).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $94,680 | $45.52 |
| 25th percentile | $179,810 | $86.45 |
| Median | $292,910 | $140.82 |
| Mean | $279,040 | $134.15 |
| 75th percentile | $369,390 | $177.59 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $437,300 | $210.24 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 22,800 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 23,200 |
| Change in jobs | 400 |
| Percent change | +1.7% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 500 |
| Self-employed share | 3.8% |
| Typical entry education | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Internship/residency |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 120 | 0.43 | $210,380 | $105,910 | $396,480 | -28% | 6% |
| Alaska | 50 | 1.03 | $421,450 | $182,030 | $425,690 | +44% | 4% |
| Arizona | 130 | 0.29 | $369,720 | $217,940 | $455,520 | +26% | 5% |
| Arkansas | 160 | 0.88 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| California | 1,610 | 0.65 | $301,240 | $103,330 | $401,440 | +3% | 8% |
| Colorado | 410 | 1.05 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | 330 | 1.41 | $200,580 | $75,540 | $457,670 | -32% | 9% |
| Delaware | 190 | 2.87 | $324,080 | $180,200 | $325,160 | +11% | 6% |
| District of Columbia | 70 | 0.68 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | 1,620 | 1.19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | 350 | 0.52 | $354,000 | $230,070 | $404,340 | +21% | 5% |
| Hawaii | 140 | 1.59 | $338,130 | $76,650 | $385,660 | +15% | 7% |
| Idaho | 110 | 0.90 | $223,560 | $100,710 | $332,660 | -24% | 7% |
| Illinois | 1,290 | 1.55 | $208,000 | $208,000 | $413,520 | -29% | 8% |
| Indiana | 430 | 0.99 | $351,990 | $70,720 | $394,190 | +20% | 4% |
| Iowa | 180 | 0.85 | $356,020 | $164,680 | $438,970 | +22% | 3% |
| Kentucky | 240 | 0.89 | $317,110 | $65,140 | $400,000 | +8% | 4% |
| Louisiana | 80 | 0.29 | $404,550 | $235,030 | $515,310 | +38% | 3% |
| Maine | 100 | 1.13 | $379,930 | $168,550 | $490,820 | +30% | 4% |
| Maryland | 160 | 0.43 | $306,310 | $231,840 | $469,430 | +5% | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 620 | 1.26 | $272,240 | $96,960 | $441,200 | -7% | 8% |
| Michigan | 880 | 1.46 | $209,650 | $127,190 | $422,390 | -28% | 7% |
| Minnesota | 750 | 1.85 | $321,910 | $149,990 | $514,620 | +10% | 5% |
| Nebraska | 180 | 1.29 | $342,570 | $94,140 | $448,630 | +17% | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 140 | 1.50 | $348,140 | $76,450 | $372,260 | +19% | 5% |
| New Jersey | 740 | 1.27 | $228,870 | $78,630 | $354,630 | -22% | 9% |
| New Mexico | 110 | 0.93 | $259,990 | $201,340 | $389,680 | -11% | 5% |
| New York | 2,750 | 2.08 | $348,800 | $91,510 | $449,020 | +19% | 6% |
| North Carolina | 590 | 0.87 | $134,540 | $107,420 | $600,460 | -54% | 12% |
| North Dakota | 70 | 1.15 | $414,060 | $128,150 | $428,010 | +41% | 3% |
| Ohio | 970 | 1.28 | $181,520 | $102,160 | $405,000 | -38% | 7% |
| Oklahoma | 60 | 0.24 | $370,260 | $155,580 | $459,170 | +26% | 3% |
| Oregon | 270 | 1.01 | $395,340 | $223,000 | $444,710 | +35% | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 260 | 0.31 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhode Island | 140 | 2.05 | $166,390 | $76,930 | $615,380 | -43% | 10% |
| South Carolina | 350 | 1.11 | $302,340 | $103,990 | $428,920 | +3% | 5% |
| South Dakota | 80 | 1.20 | $297,610 | $131,350 | $433,910 | +2% | 4% |
| Tennessee | 360 | 0.80 | $354,580 | $65,300 | $516,700 | +21% | 4% |
| Texas | 1,460 | 0.76 | $271,960 | $73,450 | $425,630 | -7% | 7% |
| Utah | 200 | 0.82 | $437,170 | $219,810 | $466,780 | +49% | 4% |
| Vermont | 90 | 2.13 | $418,760 | $231,410 | $498,060 | +43% | 4% |
| Washington | 270 | 0.56 | $343,140 | $162,800 | $584,260 | +17% | 6% |
| West Virginia | 100 | 1.07 | $300,810 | $63,120 | $370,030 | +3% | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 450 | 1.12 | $304,990 | $148,720 | $419,420 | +4% | 4% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,470 | $329,750 | $85,170 | $444,380 | 1.90 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 770 | $321,260 | $99,990 | $359,320 | 1.39 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 490 | $306,770 | $172,650 | $503,170 | 1.85 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 500 | $235,460 | $96,960 | $435,010 | 1.35 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 550 | $209,550 | $140,230 | $595,210 | 2.09 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,120 | $208,000 | $208,000 | $369,800 | 1.81 |
| Columbus, OH | 490 | $179,810 | $102,160 | $181,520 | 3.22 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 300 | $83,050 | $72,000 | $374,400 | 0.67 |
The median is $292,910 a year ($140.82 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $94,680 and the highest-paid tenth over $437,300 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
21,260 in May 2025, and BLS projects +1.7% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS).
Utah, with a median of $437,170 (among states with published figures).