OB/GYN Salary Guide
How much do OB/GYNs make in the United States? And how does OB/GYN salary compare across states and between perm and temp work? Let’s find out!
Discover our OB/GYN salary guide to find:
- OB/GYN Physician Salary
- OB/GYN Salary by State
- How OB/GYN Salary Compares Against Other Physician Specialties
- How Much OB/GYNs May Make in 2025
Looking for OB/GYN jobs? Check out our open locum tenens OB/GYN physician assignments nationwide.
How much do OB/GYNs make?
The average OB/GYN salary is $281,130 per year in the U.S., according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, OB/GYNs make a total of $372,000 per year, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Physician Compensation Report.”
How much do locum tenens OB/GYNs make?
Locum tenens OB/GYNs can make up to $200 per hour, 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 $416,000.
That means locum tenens OB/GYNs can make up to 12% more than the average provider. However, making direct salary comparisons can be complicated. While perm OB/GYNs are more likely to be salaried, locum tenens OB/GYNs are independent contractors earning an hourly rate, which can vary based on which assignments they take in a year.
Furthermore, because locum tenens OB/GYNs are paid by the hour, the hours they work are directly reflected in their pay, while a salaried OB/GYN’s additional hours may not be reflected in their salary.
Finally, paid time off and insurance may be reflected in the perm OB/GYN salary structure, but locum tenens providers do have options when it comes to health insurance.
OB/GYN Salary by State
The most recent state breakdown of OB/GYN salaries comes from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, though the BLS was not able to collect enough data for all 50 states. That said, the top 5 highest paying states for OB/GYNs are:
- Arkansas
- Washington
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Kentucky
How does OB/GYN salary compare against other physician specialties?
OB/GYNs are in the middle of the 30+ physician specialties surveyed in Medscape’s 2025 “Physician Compensation Report.” The top five specialties (orthopedics & orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, radiology, cardiology, and gastroenterology) all reported annual income of greater than $500,000.
How much will OB/GYNs make in 2025?
OB/GYN salary has been steadily increasing over the last several years, with Medscape’s most recent report revealed that total pay for OB/GYNs rose 6% from 2023 to 2024.
A safe estimate is that OB/GYN physicians will make the same as they did in 2024, meaning that OB/GYN physicians will make around $281,000 in annual salary in 2025.
Explore Our Open Locum Tenens OB/GYN Jobs
Physician - OB/GYNWe are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia, starting Nov 7, 2025. This opportunity features 24-hour out-of-house call coverage with a 30-minute response time, supporting a busy OB/GYN service. Candidates must meet strict recent experience criteria and hold current NRP certification.Job DetailsLocation: GeorgiaStart Date:... View This Job
We are seeking a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist for an 18-day locum tenens assignment in Montana starting Nov 26, 2025. This opportunity includes 24-hour call coverage and select clinic days, with responsibilities across a range of OB/GYN procedures. The assignment features both inpatient and outpatient duties during scheduled dates.Job DetailsLocation: MontanaStart Date:... View This Job
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 35-day locum tenens assignment in West Virginia. This opportunity begins on Nov 10, 2025, and features in-house call responsibilities with Monday to Monday 7am-7am shifts. The assignment involves managing obstetric and gynecologic cases in a NICU setting, with high-risk patients transferred to... View This Job
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 21-day locum tenens assignment in Arkansas, starting Oct 26, 2025. This opportunity offers a blend of clinic hours Monday through Friday and 24-hour call coverage, supporting comprehensive prenatal and OB/GYN care in a busy setting with 350 annual deliveries.Job DetailsLocation: ArkansasStart Date:... View This Job
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