Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 29-1218 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$292,906
$140.82/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The national median salary for Obstetricians and Gynecologists is $292,906 per year ($140.82/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $179,816 and $369,387 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $437,299 per year. There are approximately 21,260 obstetricians and gynecologists employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+1.2%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
600
per year, on avg
Workforce today
22K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
5% from new growth95% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Offices of Physicians
NAICS 621100
14K
$285,430
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
NAICS 622100
5K
$323,180
Outpatient Care Centers
NAICS 621400
1K
$310,020
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
NAICS 611300
1K
$223,850
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
NAICS 622300
90
$388,370
Wage range across top 5 industries: $223,850 to $388,370 (73% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$45.52
$94,682
P25
$86.45
$179,816
P50MEDIAN
$140.82
$292,906
P75
$177.59
$369,387
P90
$210.24
$437,299
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · health sector
Hot
Openings Rate
5.4%
Quits Rate
1.9%
Health Care & Social Assistance openings rebounded to 1.36M (+87K) in March with rate at 5.4%. Hires rose to 700K (+75K). The sector remains structurally tight; compensation pressure persists for clinical roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average obstetricians and gynecologists salary?
The national median salary for Obstetricians and Gynecologists is $292,906 per year ($140.82/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $179,816 and $369,387 annually.
How much do top-earning obstetricians and gynecologists make?
The 90th percentile salary for Obstetricians and Gynecologists is $437,299 per year ($210.24/hr). The 75th percentile is $369,387 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for obstetricians and gynecologists?
Entry-level Obstetricians and Gynecologists (10th percentile) earn approximately $94,682 per year ($45.52/hr). The 25th percentile is $179,816 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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