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Obstetrics & Gynecology Salary Map by State (2026)
Median obstetrics & gynecology pay across 26 states from real job listings — switch views to adjust for cost of living or overlay burnout scores. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. National median: $326,025.
Highest median
Tennessee
$500,000
Best real purchasing power
Tennessee
$544,247 adjusted
Best lifestyle score
North Dakota
6.0/10 avg burnout score
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Obstetrics & Gynecology pay by state
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| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Take-home, COL-adj. | Work-life score | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $500,000 | $544,247 | $544,247 | 5.7/10 | 8 |
| Minnesota | $400,000 | $405,593 | $365,642 | 3.6/10 | 14 |
| Texas | $396,250 | $408,265 | $408,265 | 4.4/10 | 12 |
| Washington | $375,000 | $350,425 | $350,425 | 3.9/10 | 27 |
| California | $373,312 | $337,168 | $305,811 | 3.8/10 | 76 |
| Alaska | $366,891 | $358,436 | $358,436 | 5.5/10 | 5 |
| Montana | $365,064 | $385,719 | $362,962 | 4.0/10 | 8 |
| New York | $362,500 | $335,894 | $312,885 | 4.0/10 | 48 |
| Virginia | $358,735 | $354,818 | $334,416 | 3.4/10 | 28 |
| Illinois | $350,000 | $350,147 | $332,815 | 3.3/10 | 80 |
| Maine | $350,000 | $360,639 | $334,853 | 4.7/10 | 6 |
| Iowa | $350,000 | $398,806 | $383,651 | 5.8/10 | 7 |
| Mississippi | $350,000 | $402,516 | $384,806 | 3.8/10 | 6 |
| Colorado | $342,000 | $331,871 | $317,269 | 4.3/10 | 27 |
| Massachusetts | $337,500 | $319,128 | $303,171 | 3.7/10 | 17 |
| Missouri | $327,600 | $360,725 | $343,771 | 4.9/10 | 11 |
| Maryland | $325,000 | $309,645 | $291,840 | 3.4/10 | 16 |
| Vermont | $320,000 | $326,671 | $298,087 | 4.0/10 | 5 |
| Georgia | $313,750 | $325,828 | $308,266 | 4.1/10 | 6 |
| Arizona | $312,500 | $310,399 | $302,639 | 4.1/10 | 18 |
| Florida | $312,000 | $301,700 | $301,700 | 4.6/10 | 13 |
| Nevada | $312,000 | $312,066 | $312,066 | 5.4/10 | 5 |
| North Dakota | $312,000 | $350,723 | $341,955 | 6.0/10 | 6 |
| Oregon | $312,000 | $301,855 | $271,971 | 5.6/10 | 10 |
| New Jersey | $300,000 | $275,723 | $258,159 | 3.2/10 | 22 |
| Pennsylvania | $282,500 | $289,530 | $280,641 | 2.7/10 | 8 |
Common questions
Which state pays obstetrics & gynecology physicians the most?
Tennessee currently has the highest median obstetrics & gynecology salary at $500,000, based on 8 real job listings.
Which state offers the best after-tax obstetrics & gynecology pay?
Tennessee currently leads the take-home view at $544,247 — the state median after its state income tax (Tax Foundation state income tax rates (2025)), divided by the local cost-of-living index. No-income-tax states like Texas, Florida and Tennessee often outrank nominally higher-paying states here.
Why adjust obstetrics & gynecology salaries for cost of living?
Prices differ across states. The adjusted view divides each state's pay benchmark by its regional price index (U.S. average = 100). Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (2024). This is a state-level comparison, not a personal budget or a city-level cost estimate. Missing price data is shown as unavailable.
Which state has the best obstetrics & gynecology lifestyle scores?
North Dakota currently has the highest average WeekdayDoc burnout score (6.0/10, higher is better) for obstetrics & gynecology listings — a measure of call burden, weekend requirements, and schedule flexibility across postings.
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