Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN) Salary

The average salary for an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN) is $216,679.

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MEDIAN $216,679

Salary

$144k - $310k

Bonus

$783 - $51k

Profit Sharing

$194 - $77k

Total Pay

$102k - $324k

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Job Description for Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

An OB/GYN is a medical physician with advanced training, knowledge and certification in the specialty care area of obstetrics and gynecology. OB/GYNs provide healthcare services to women throughout the lifespan, including preventative services, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of reproductive abnormalities. The OB/GYN must complete a thorough examination and medical history of the patient. The OB/GYN not only focuses on illness, but also health promotion, and provides patient education on we…Read more

Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN) Tasks

Diagnose illness and prescribe treatment for females in the realm of pregnancy, reproductive systems, and general care.
Offer childbirth, prenatal, natal, and postpartum care of mothers and fetuses.
Counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventative care.
Examine patients and their medical histories.

Career Paths

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Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

Physician / Doctor, Obstetrician

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Physician / Doctor, Gynecologist

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Obstetrician or Gynecologist

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Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN) Job Listings

Popular Skills for Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)

$222,470

323 responses

Labor & Delivery, Birthing

$245,659

101 responses

Surgery

$249,766

65 responses

Gynecology

$245,659

34 responses

Obstetrics

$206,136

19 responses

Skills in Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN), Labor & Delivery, Birthing, Surgery and Gynecology are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Obstetrics.

Pay by Experience Level for Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

An entry-level Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN) with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $199,475 based on 62 salaries. An early career Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN) with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $201,759 based on 230 salaries. A mid-career Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN) with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $225,379 based on 141 salaries. An experienced Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN) with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $248,139 based on 140 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $253,916.

Pay Difference by Location

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Dallas, Texas

▲14%

New York, New York

▲13%

Houston, Texas

▲5%

Los Angeles, California

▼6%

Chicago, Illinois

▼8%

Phoenix, Arizona

▼9%

Atlanta, Georgia

▼12%

Employees with Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN) in their job title in Dallas, Texas earn an average of 14.1% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in New York, New York (12.6% more) and Houston, Texas (5.0% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Atlanta, Georgia (12.3% less), Phoenix, Arizona (8.7% less) and Chicago, Illinois (8.1% less).