Obstetricians and Gynecologists

SOC code 29-1218 · O*NET-SOC 29-1218.00 · Extensive preparation needed · Healthcare

Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay

U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number

Median pay

$292,910

a year

Hourly

$140.82

per hour

10th$94,680Median$292,91090th$437,300

The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.

Average pay

$279,040

$134.16 per hour

Middle 50%

$179,810 – $369,390

25th to 75th percentile

Full spread

$94,680 – $437,300

10th to 90th percentile

People employed

21,260

nationwide

National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.

10th percentile: $94,680; $45.52/hr
25th percentile: $179,810; $86.45/hr
Median percentile: $292,910; $140.82/hr
75th percentile: $369,390; $177.59/hr
90th percentile: $437,300; $210.24/hr

What do obstetricians and gynecologists do?

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.

The tasks that matter most day to day

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.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

How to qualify for this work

Most people in this role hold post-doctoral training — 74% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.

Preparation level: zone 5 — Extensive preparation needed

Education: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Experience: Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

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Education reported by people doing this job

Post-Doctoral Training74%
Doctoral Degree23%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.3%

Common questions

How much does an obstetricians and gynecologists earn?

The national median is $292,910 a year. The full range runs from $94,680 at the 10th percentile to $437,300 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.

Can you become an obstetricians and gynecologists without a degree?

Not usually — this occupation sits in preparation zone 5, where the typical entry route is most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). The education breakdown above shows what people in the role actually reported.

Skills and knowledge you need

Core skills

Critical Thinking4.4/5
Reading Comprehension4.3/5
Active Listening4.1/5
Active Learning4.1/5
Writing4.0/5
Speaking4.0/5
Monitoring4.0/5

Knowledge areas

Medicine and Dentistry5.0/5
Biology4.7/5
English Language4.4/5
Psychology4.2/5
Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
Therapy and Counseling3.8/5
Computers and Electronics3.5/5
Education and Training3.5/5

Transferable strengths: Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Social Perceptiveness.