California Median
$301,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$144.83
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $292,910
State Rank
#25 of 41
1,610 employed here
How much do Obstetricians and Gynecologists make in California?
Obstetricians and Gynecologists in California take home a median of $301,240 annually — roughly $144.83 an hour — which runs 3% above the national median of $292,910.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $103,330 while the top 10% make $401,440 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $198,720 and $331,190 a year.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $103,330 | $49.68 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $198,720 | $95.54 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $301,240 | $144.83 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $331,190 | $159.23 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $401,440 | $193.00 |
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How California compares
California ranks 25th out of 41 states and territories for Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in other states
Utah $437,170Alaska $421,450Vermont $418,760North Dakota $414,060Louisiana $404,550Oregon $395,340Maine $379,930Oklahoma $370,260Arizona $369,720Iowa $356,020Tennessee $354,580Georgia $354,000Indiana $351,990New York $348,800New Hampshire $348,140Washington $343,140Nebraska $342,570Hawaii $338,130Delaware $324,080Minnesota $321,910Kentucky $317,110Maryland $306,310Wisconsin $304,990South Carolina $302,340West Virginia $300,810South Dakota $297,610Virginia $282,410Massachusetts $272,240Texas $271,960New Mexico $259,990New Jersey $228,870Idaho $223,560Kansas $220,770Alabama $210,380Michigan $209,650Illinois $208,000Connecticut $200,580Ohio $181,520Rhode Island $166,390North Carolina $134,540
Working as Obstetricians and Gynecologists in California
Nationally, about 21,000 people work as Obstetricians and Gynecologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($301,240) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Obstetricians and Gynecologists make in California?
The median Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in California is $301,240 per year, or about $144.83 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $103,330 at the entry level to $401,440 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Obstetricians and Gynecologists about 3% more than the national median of $292,910. California ranks 25th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Obstetricians and Gynecologists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $301,240 a year. About 1,610 Obstetricians and Gynecologists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.