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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Obstetrics & Gynecology (N=70 verified submissions, updated March 2, 2026, data as of 2026-03-02). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: March 2, 2026 | Based on 70 verified submissionsFresh Data

OB/GYN Salary 2026 (Average Pay, Hours & Lifestyle)

At a Glance: OB/GYN Salary (2026)

The median ob/gyn salary in the United States is $430,000 per year as of March 2026, based on 70 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average ob/gyn salary is $497,254, with the 25th percentile at $410,000 and the 75th percentile at $500,000.

Median Salary
$430,000
Average Salary
$497,254
25th Percentile
$410,000
75th Percentile
$500,000
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated March 2, 2026

Median

$430,000

Average

$497,254

25th

$410,000

75th

$500,000

Based on 70 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$410,000 – $545,000
25th
$410,000
Median
$430,000
75th
$500,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$410,000 – $500,000
Median salary
$430,000
Average salary
$497,254

Salary Range

Minimum$410,000
Maximum$3,100,000

Percentiles

25th$410,000
75th$500,000

Breakdown

Monthly$35,833
Hourly$207

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Based on verified submissions from ob/gyns across the U.S., the average total compensation in 2026 is $497,254, with most reporting between $410,000 and $500,000. SalaryDr aggregates real physician data — not surveys — to show what ob/gyns truly earn today.

Average OB/GYN Salary in 2026

$430,000
Median
$497,254
Average
$410,000 – $500,000
Range
51
Hours/week
Last updated: 3/2/2026 | Based on 70 verified submissions.

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Salary by Practice Type

Private Practice
Average Salary
$584,607
Sample Size
28 submissions
Hospital-employed
Average Salary
$468,797
Sample Size
16 submissions
Academic
Average Salary
$420,692
Sample Size
26 submissions
Salary breakdown by practice type
Practice TypeAverage SalarySample Size
Private Practice$584,60728 submissions
Hospital-employed$468,797

Salary by Experience Level

0-2 years
Average Salary
$415,750
Sample Size
4 submissions
3-5 years
Average Salary
$365,914
Sample Size
14 submissions
6-10 years
Average Salary
$449,800
Sample Size
25 submissions
11-15 years
Average Salary
$495,185
Sample Size
16 submissions
16+ years
Average Salary
$804,909
Sample Size
11 submissions
Salary breakdown by years of experience
Years of Experience

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Salary Distribution

Distribution based on 70 verified physician salary submissions.

Median Salary: $430,000

Physician Satisfaction in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Satisfaction Rating

4.0/5

Average satisfaction rating reported by Obstetrics & Gynecology physicians (1-5 scale).

Would Choose Again

91%

Percentage of Obstetrics & Gynecology physicians who would choose this specialty again.

Career Satisfaction

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Primary Challenges

On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.

Salary Comparison

Location Statistics

Average Salary

$497,254

Median Salary

$430,000

Salary Range

$410,000 - $500,000

National Comparison

National Average

$497,254

Difference

+0% vs National Average

Sample Size

70 local / 70 national reports

Take-Home Pay Calculator

Total Salary
$430,000
Federal Income Tax
-$120,874
State Income Tax
-$21,500
FICA Tax
-$18,758
Take-Home Pay
$268,868
Monthly
$22,406
Taxes (37.5%)
Take-Home (62.5%)
Based on single filing status in US. Results may vary.

Popular Locations

New York City, NY

Average Salary: $400,000

Based on 150 reports

Los Angeles, CA

Average Salary: $380,000

Based on 120 reports

Chicago, IL

Average Salary: $350,000

Based on 100 reports

Houston, TX

Average Salary: $340,000

Based on 90 reports

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Average Salary: $360,000

Based on 80 reports

Boston, MA

Average Salary: $370,000

Based on 70 reports

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* Some locations may be omitted if they have fewer than 3 reports.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OB/GYN Salaries

What is the average OB/GYN salary in 2026?

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16 submissions
Academic$420,69226 submissions

* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

Average Salary
Sample Size
0-2 years$415,7504 submissions
3-5 years$365,91414 submissions
6-10 years$449,80025 submissions
11-15 years$495,18516 submissions
16+ years$804,90911 submissions

* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

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Subspecialty Comparison

Urogynecology

Average Salary
$492,917
Sample Size
12 submissions
Focuses on specialized urogynecology procedures and treatments within obstetrics & gynecology, providing expert care in this specific area.

REI

Average Salary
$475,000
Sample Size
5 submissions
Focuses on specialized rei procedures and treatments within obstetrics & gynecology, providing expert care in this specific area.

Maternal-Fetal

Average Salary
$472,500
Sample Size
4 submissions
Focuses on specialized maternal-fetal procedures and treatments within obstetrics & gynecology, providing expert care in this specific area.

Minimally Invasive

Average Salary
$423,333
Sample Size
3 submissions
Utilizes advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques to perform surgeries through tiny incisions, reducing recovery time and complications.

GynOnc

Average Salary
$413,333
Sample Size
3 submissions
Focuses on specialized gynonc procedures and treatments within obstetrics & gynecology, providing expert care in this specific area.

MFM

Average Salary
$407,000
Sample Size
5 submissions
Focuses on specialized mfm procedures and treatments within obstetrics & gynecology, providing expert care in this specific area.
Subspecialty salary comparison
SubspecialtyAverage SalarySample SizeDescription
Urogynecology$492,91712 submissionsFocuses on specialized urogynecology procedures and treatments within obstetrics & gynecology, providing expert care in this specific area.
REI$475,0005 submissionsFocuses on specialized rei procedures and treatments within obstetrics & gynecology, providing expert care in this specific area.
Maternal-Fetal$472,5004 submissionsFocuses on specialized maternal-fetal procedures and treatments within obstetrics & gynecology, providing expert care in this specific area.
Minimally Invasive$423,3333 submissionsUtilizes advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques to perform surgeries through tiny incisions, reducing recovery time and complications.

* Subspecialties with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Salary 2026 | SalaryDr
GynOnc$413,3333 submissionsFocuses on specialized gynonc procedures and treatments within obstetrics & gynecology, providing expert care in this specific area.
MFM$407,0005 submissionsFocuses on specialized mfm procedures and treatments within obstetrics & gynecology, providing expert care in this specific area.