Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Obstetrics Gynecology (N=74 verified submissions, updated May 4, 2026, data as of 2026-05-04). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
92% of obstetrics gynecology physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.0/5 and median salary of $430,000, based on 74 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$430,000
$491,625
$400,000
$500,000
Based on 74 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
68 of 74 respondents would choose obstetrics gynecology again
Based on 74 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from obstetrics gynecology physicians about their career and work-life balance.
“Better work balance, can be hectic sometimes. Long administrative work”
On career & specialty — Verified Obstetrics Gynecology Physician
“I work M-F from 8am to about 3-5pm. No weekends unless a procedure or u/s needs to be done. That will require about 15minutes to max 2 hours. I do not do hospital based gyn surgeries or deliver babies. I own a full scale fertility clinic/IVF clinic, a gyn clinic for annuals, problem visits and 1st trimester care for patients I have gotten pregnant, and a medspa which is primarily managed by staff.”
On work-life balance — Verified Obstetrics Gynecology Physician
“4.5 days/wk 1d OR 30pt per day in clinic”
On work-life balance — Verified Obstetrics Gynecology Physician
“40 hours week and sometimes 2 weekends call every 2 weeks ”
On work-life balance — Verified Obstetrics Gynecology Physician
“Mainly Hospital work: call, deliveries, surgery”
On work-life balance — Verified Obstetrics Gynecology Physician
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