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Job outlook for ob/gyns in the United States
Ob/gyn job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected ob/gyn job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 195,400 new jobs for ob/gyns are projected over the next decade.
Ob/gyn salaries have increased 10% for ob/gyns in the last 5 years.
There are over 23,154 ob/gyns currently employed in the United States.
There are 24,777 active ob/gyn job openings in the US.
The average ob/gyn salary is $94,663.
Are ob/gyn jobs in demand?
Yes, ob/gyn jobs are in demand. Ob/gyn demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Ob/gyn job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of ob/gyn jobs and the average ob/gyn salary over time.
Ob/gyn jobs over time
Ob/gyn job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,154 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 22,690 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 22,658 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 22,428 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 22,085 | 0.01% |
Average ob/gyn salary over time
Ob/gyn salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,663 | $45.51 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $92,112 | $44.28 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $90,139 | $43.34 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $87,965 | $42.29 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $86,017 | $41.35 | +1.4% |
Ob/gyn jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of ob/gyn job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where ob/gyns earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for ob/gyns
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 39 | 2% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 24 | 2% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 17 | 2% |
| 4 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 119 | 1% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 83 | 1% |
| 6 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 65 | 1% |
| 7 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 63 | 1% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 54 | 1% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 53 | 1% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 51 | 1% |
| 11 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 40 | 1% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 38 | 1% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 37 | 1% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 31 | 1% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 19 | 1% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 18 | 1% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 18 | 1% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | New York | 19,849,399 | 80 | 0% |
Most common cities for ob/gyns
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Grove Village | 3 | 9% | $89,656 |
| 2 | Muskegon | 2 | 5% | $125,911 |
| 3 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $112,776 |
| 4 | Conroe | 1 | 1% | $89,982 |
| 5 | Elgin | 1 | 1% | $89,328 |
| 6 | Greeley | 1 | 1% | $78,234 |
| 7 | Hollywood | 1 | 1% | $101,088 |
| 8 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $90,093 |
| 9 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $114,273 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $110,110 |
| 11 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $133,615 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $99,238 |
| 13 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $79,747 |
| 14 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $155,368 |