OB/GYN Salary Guide 2025
Complete compensation data for healthcare recruiters. Updated with the latest market trends and benchmarks.
Average Salary$336,000+3.4% vs 2024
Key Compensation Metrics
Median Salary
$320,00090th Percentile
$430,000Sign-On Bonus
$20,000-$55,000Demand Level
HighSalary Distribution
25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
$285,000$320,000$380,000$430,000
Total Compensation Range: $260,000 to $450,000, including base salary, production bonuses (avg. $45,000/year), and benefits.
Top-Paying States
1California
$385,0002New York
$370,0003Texas
$355,0004Florida
$345,0005New Jersey
$342,000Top-Paying Cities
1San Francisco, CA
$420,0002New York, NY
$405,0003Los Angeles, CA
$395,0004Houston, TX
$375,0005Miami, FL
$365,000Factors Affecting Compensation
- OB vs GYN-only focus
- Surgical volume
- Subspecialty (MFM, REI, GYN-ONC)
- Call coverage
- Malpractice environment
About OB/GYN
OB/GYNs provide reproductive healthcare and deliver babies. GYN-only practices without obstetrics often have better lifestyle but lower compensation.
Required Certifications
- ABOG Board Certification
- State Medical License
- DEA Registration
Typical Employers
- Hospital Systems
- OB/GYN Groups
- Academic Centers
- Private Practice
Work Settings
- Hospital L&D
- Office/Clinic
- OR
- Birth Centers
Market Outlook & Demand
High Demand
Half of US counties lack an OB/GYN; severe rural shortage
Year-over-Year Change
+3.4%
Avg. Production Bonus
$45,000