Jobs Similar to Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to obstetricians and gynecologists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Emergency Medicine Physicians, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians and Nurse Practitioners.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists: $292,910 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Obstetricians and Gynecologists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 86% | $335,550+15% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 86% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 86% | $132,300−55% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 86% | $256,560−12% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Sports Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 85% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 85% | $135,880−54% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | NeurologistsSame group | 85% | $248,560−15% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | HospitalistsSame group | 84% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 9 | UrologistsSame group | 84% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Family Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 84% | $244,180−17% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Nurse MidwivesSame group | 84% | $134,040−54% | Graduate degree |
| 12 | OptometristsSame group | 84% | $136,570−53% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Pediatricians, GeneralSame group | 84% | $210,040−28% | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Critical Care NursesSame group | 83% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 16 | PharmacistsSame group | 83% | $140,910−52% | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Physical TherapistsSame group | 83% | $102,760−65% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricSame group | 83% | $300,080+2% | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 20 | DermatologistsSame group | 83% | $328,730+12% | Graduate degree |
- 1Emergency Medicine Physicians
86% similar · $335,550 (+15%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
86% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Nurse Practitioners
86% similar · $132,300 (−55%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4General Internal Medicine Physicians
86% similar · $256,560 (−12%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Sports Medicine Physicians
85% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Physician Assistants
85% similar · $135,880 (−54%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Neurologists
85% similar · $248,560 (−15%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Hospitalists
84% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Urologists
84% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Family Medicine Physicians
84% similar · $244,180 (−17%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Nurse Midwives
84% similar · $134,040 (−54%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Optometrists
84% similar · $136,570 (−53%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Pediatricians, General
84% similar · $210,040 (−28%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Critical Care Nurses
83% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 15Naturopathic Physicians
83% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Pharmacists
83% similar · $140,910 (−52%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Physical Therapists
83% similar · $102,760 (−65%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
83% similar · $300,080 (+2%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Allergists and Immunologists
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Dermatologists
83% similar · $328,730 (+12%) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like obstetricians and gynecologists
What jobs are most similar to obstetricians and gynecologists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Emergency Medicine Physicians (86% similar), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (86% similar), Nurse Practitioners (86% similar), General Internal Medicine Physicians (86% similar) and Sports Medicine Physicians (85% similar).
Which jobs like obstetricians and gynecologists pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Emergency Medicine Physicians ($335,550, +15%; usually a graduate degree), Dermatologists ($328,730, +12%; usually a graduate degree) and Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) ($300,080, +2%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with obstetricians and gynecologists ($292,910). Without more preparation than obstetricians and gynecologists usually need: Emergency Medicine Physicians, Dermatologists and Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric).
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.