Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in California
In California, the median pay for obstetricians and gynecologists is $144.83 an hour ($301,240 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($292,910). California ranks 25th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for obstetricians and gynecologists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.68 | $103,330 |
| 25% of workers | $95.54 | $198,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $144.83 | $301,240 |
| 75% of workers | $159.23 | $331,190 |
| 90% of workers | $193.00 | $401,440 |
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $375,400 | 280 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $301,240 | 0 |
| Visalia | $294,840 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $293,400 | 100 |
| Fresno | $287,490 | 0 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $263,990 | 0 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $239,200 | 0 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $198,720 | 0 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $149,040 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for obstetricians and gynecologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 500 openings a year (BLS)
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