Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary by State
The national median pay for obstetricians and gynecologists is $292,910 a year. By state, it ranges from $134,540 in North Carolina to $437,170 in Utah.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $94,680
- 25th percentile
- $179,810
- Median
- $292,910
- 75th percentile
- $369,390
- Top 10%
- $437,300
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 21,260 jobs.
Median pay in 41 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $437,170 | +49% | $219,810 | $466,780 | 200 |
| 2 | Alaska | $421,450 | +44% | $182,030 | $425,690 | 50 |
| 3 | Vermont | $418,760 | +43% | $231,410 | $498,060 | 90 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $414,060 | +41% | $128,150 | $428,010 | 70 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $404,550 | +38% | $235,030 | $515,310 | 80 |
| 6 | Oregon | $395,340 | +35% | $223,000 | $444,710 | 270 |
| 7 | Maine | $379,930 | +30% | $168,550 | $490,820 | 100 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $370,260 | +26% | $155,580 | $459,170 | 60 |
| 9 | Arizona | $369,720 | +26% | $217,940 | $455,520 | 130 |
| 10 | Iowa | $356,020 | +22% | $164,680 | $438,970 | 180 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $354,580 | +21% | $65,300 | $516,700 | 360 |
| 12 | Georgia | $354,000 | +21% | $230,070 | $404,340 | 350 |
| 13 | Indiana | $351,990 | +20% | $70,720 | $394,190 | 430 |
| 14 | New York | $348,800 | +19% | $91,510 | $449,020 | 2,750 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $348,140 | +19% | $76,450 | $372,260 | 140 |
| 16 | Washington | $343,140 | +17% | $162,800 | $584,260 | 270 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $342,570 | +17% | $94,140 | $448,630 | 180 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $338,130 | +15% | $76,650 | $385,660 | 140 |
| 19 | Delaware | $324,080 | +11% | $180,200 | $325,160 | 190 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $321,910 | +10% | $149,990 | $514,620 | 750 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $317,110 | +8% | $65,140 | $400,000 | 240 |
| 22 | Maryland | $306,310 | +5% | $231,840 | $469,430 | 160 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $304,990 | +4% | $148,720 | $419,420 | 450 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $302,340 | +3% | $103,990 | $428,920 | 350 |
| 25 | California | $301,240 | +3% | $103,330 | $401,440 | 1,610 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $300,810 | +3% | $63,120 | $370,030 | 100 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $297,610 | +2% | $131,350 | $433,910 | 80 |
| 28 | Virginia | $282,410 | −4% | $179,990 | $311,770 | Not published |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $272,240 | −7% | $96,960 | $441,200 | 620 |
| 30 | Texas | $271,960 | −7% | $73,450 | $425,630 | 1,460 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $259,990 | −11% | $201,340 | $389,680 | 110 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $228,870 | −22% | $78,630 | $354,630 | 740 |
| 33 | Idaho | $223,560 | −24% | $100,710 | $332,660 | 110 |
| 34 | Kansas | $220,770 | −25% | $147,520 | $366,110 | Not published |
| 35 | Alabama | $210,380 | −28% | $105,910 | $396,480 | 120 |
| 36 | Michigan | $209,650 | −28% | $127,190 | $422,390 | 880 |
| 37 | Illinois | $208,000 | −29% | $208,000 | $413,520 | 1,290 |
| 38 | Connecticut | $200,580 | −32% | $75,540 | $457,670 | 330 |
| 39 | Ohio | $181,520 | −38% | $102,160 | $405,000 | 970 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | $166,390 | −43% | $76,930 | $615,380 | 140 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $134,540 | −54% | $107,420 | $600,460 | 590 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary questions
Which state pays obstetricians and gynecologists the most?
Utah, with a median of $437,170 a year (+49% vs. the national median of $292,910). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays obstetricians and gynecologists the least?
North Carolina, with a median of $134,540 a year (−54% vs. national).
Where do most obstetricians and gynecologists work?
New York has the most jobs, about 2,750, with a median of $348,800.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.