OB/GYN NP Salary Guide

According to Becker’s Hospital Review, the average annual OB/GYN NP salary is $123,594 per year in the U.S. The Bureau of U.S. Labor Statistics reports that the job outlook for nurse practitioners will increase by 38% over the next decade, making this a high in demand career path. 

Locum tenens OB/GYN NPs can make upwards of $95 per hour on average, however, there are many factors that impact rates including location, years of experience, and the level of demand.

If you were to extrapolate that rate over a year (at 40 hours per week), the average locum salary comes out to around  $197,600

That means locum tenens OB/GYN NPs can make up to 59% more than the average provider. However, making direct salary comparisons can be complicated. While perm OB/GYN NPs are more likely to be salaried, locum tenens OB/GYN NPs are independent contractors earning an hourly rate, which can vary based on which assignments they take in a year. 

Furthermore, because locum tenens OB/GYN NPs are paid by the hour, the hours they work are directly reflected in their pay, while a salaried OB/GYN NPs additional hours may not be reflected in their salary.

Finally, paid time off and insurance may be reflected in the perm OB/GYN NPs salary structure, but locum tenens providers do have options when it comes to health insurance.

The most recent state breakdown of NPs salaries comes from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, though the BLS was not able to collect enough data for all 50 states. While the BLS was unable to report on OB/GYN NPs specifically, the top 5 highest paying states for NPs salary are:

• California (Average NP Salary between $125,780-$158,130)
• New Jersey (Average NP Salary between $125,780-$158,130)
• Massachusetts (Average NP Salary between $125,780-$158,130)
• Oregon (Average NP Salary between $125,780-$158,130)
• Nevada (Average NP Salary between $125,780-$158,130)

This information can provide insight into the possible highest paying states for OB/GYN NPs.

According to the 2021 Becker’s Hospital Review report for the highest paid NP salaries, OB/GYN NPs fall within the middle of NP specialties. The top 5 highest paid NP specialties report an annual income over $128,480, and include pediatrics, emergency medicine, hospitalist, psychiatry, and oncology/hematology.

According to the Medscape RN/LPN Compensation Report, the average nurse increased their earnings by $2000 this past year. If this trend continues, the average family practice NP can expect to make $125,594 in 2024.