How much does a women's doctor make?
a year · about $141 an hour
A typical women's doctor in the United States makes $292,910 a year, about $141 an hour, about 5.7× a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
They see patients for pregnancy checkups and other health concerns, review test results, and plan care. At a hospital, they may monitor labor, help deliver a baby, or perform a C-section.
Did you know? Some U.S. OB-GYNs have on-call duties that commonly extend beyond 24 hours, and may take turns covering labor wards at night or on weekends.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $94,680 and $437,300How do you become one?
Many start college after high school, around age 18, earn a bachelor’s degree, and complete four years of medical school. They pass licensing exams, get a state license, and finish a four-year OB-GYN residency before practicing independently.
School needed: Graduate degree or long training
Good for people who like figuring things out and helping and teaching
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, OB-GYN pay can vary with experience, extra credentials, and specialized or complex work. Employer, location, and hours also matter, including night, weekend, or on-call shifts.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Utah ($437,170), lowest in North Carolina ($134,540).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $94,680 | $292,910 | $437,300 | about 21,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $437,170 | about 200 |
| Alaska | $421,450 | about 50 |
| Vermont | $418,760 | about 90 |
| North Dakota | $414,060 | about 70 |
| Louisiana | $404,550 | about 80 |
Official definition: Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-surgeons.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1218.00
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/succeed-medical-school/medical-school-exams-fa
- www.acog.org/education-and-events/creog/-/media/project/acog/acogorg/files/creog
- www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2016/02/the-o
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY