How Much Does an Obgyn Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$292,910
OB-GYNs in the U.S. earn a median of $292,910 a year, or $140.82 an hour. Half of OB-GYNs earn more than $292,910 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $437,300.
Pay percentiles for OB-GYNs
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45.52 | $94,680 |
| 25th | $86.45 | $179,810 |
| 50th (median) | $140.82 | $292,910 |
| 75th | $177.59 | $369,390 |
| 90th | $210.24 | $437,300 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Obstetricians and Gynecologists (SOC 29-1218). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for OB-GYNs
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| District of Columbia | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Utah | $437,170 | $210.18 | +49% |
| Alaska | $421,450 | $202.62 | +44% |
| Vermont | $418,760 | $201.33 | +43% |
| North Dakota | $414,060 | $199.07 | +41% |
| Louisiana | $404,550 | $194.50 | +38% |
| Oregon | $395,340 | $190.07 | +35% |
| United States | $292,910 | $140.82 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. "+" marks wages above the highest figure BLS publishes ($239,200 a year / $115.00 an hour). Those states are listed first, alphabetically. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many OB-GYNs are there?
BLS counts about 21,260 OB-GYNs employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Obstetricians and Gynecologists”. The most jobs are in New York (2,750), Florida (1,620) and California (1,610).
The mean (average) annual wage is $279,040, lower than the median of $292,910.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $24,409
- Biweekly
- $11,266
- Weekly
- $5,633
- Daily (8 hours)
- $1,127
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do OB-GYNs make an hour?
The median hourly wage for OB-GYNs is $140.82. The middle 50% earn between $86.45 and $177.59 an hour.
Which state pays OB-GYNs the most?
Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia and Pennsylvania report a median wage of more than $239,200 for OB-GYNs, the highest level BLS publishes, so an exact ranking among them is not available.
What is the starting salary for OB-GYNs?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of OB-GYNs earn less than $94,680 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.