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Obstetrics technician salary
Average obstetrics technician salary
$39,513
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Average obstetrics technician salary by state
Highest paying states for obstetrics technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $47,827 | $22.99 |
| 2 | Maine | $43,630 | $20.98 |
| 3 | Illinois | $44,196 | $21.25 |
| 4 | New York | $49,086 | $23.60 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $44,121 | $21.21 |
| 6 | Nevada | $46,363 | $22.29 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $42,589 | $20.48 |
| 8 | Oregon | $50,631 | $24.34 |
| 9 | Michigan | $41,376 | $19.89 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $41,970 | $20.18 |
| 11 | Mississippi | $42,086 | $20.23 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $43,179 | $20.76 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $43,739 | $21.03 |
| 14 | Idaho | $42,925 | $20.64 |
| 15 | Arizona | $40,271 | $19.36 |
| 16 | Missouri | $39,070 | $18.78 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $41,696 | $20.05 |
| 18 | Georgia | $40,700 | $19.57 |
| 19 | Kansas | $39,215 | $18.85 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $39,538 | $19.01 |
| 21 | Washington | $42,551 | $20.46 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $37,811 | $18.18 |
| 23 | Colorado | $40,529 | $19.49 |
| 24 | Vermont | $41,380 | $19.89 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $37,993 | $18.27 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $44,217 | $21.26 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $40,288 | $19.37 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $37,375 | $17.97 |
| 29 | Texas | $37,731 | $18.14 |
| 30 | Maryland | $40,747 | $19.59 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $38,898 | $18.70 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $35,096 | $16.87 |
| 33 | California | $41,518 | $19.96 |
| 34 | Delaware | $38,819 | $18.66 |
| 35 | Montana | $35,743 | $17.18 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $36,177 | $17.39 |
| 37 | Florida | $34,589 | $16.63 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $36,273 | $17.44 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $34,150 | $16.42 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $40,825 | $19.63 |
| 41 | Indiana | $32,465 | $15.61 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $33,033 | $15.88 |
| 43 | Alabama | $34,404 | $16.54 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $33,327 | $16.02 |
| 45 | Utah | $35,678 | $17.15 |
| 46 | Iowa | $30,752 | $14.78 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $33,211 | $15.97 |
| 48 | Ohio | $33,427 | $16.07 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $32,002 | $15.39 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $32,779 | $15.76 |
| 51 | Virginia | $33,846 | $16.27 |
Obstetrics technician salary details
An obstetrics technician's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an obstetrics technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $39,513 | $3,293 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying obstetrics technician jobs
The highest paying types of obstetrics technicians are certified surgical technician/first assistant, operating room technician, and surgical scrub technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Room Technician | $35,967 | $2,997 | $17.29 | 129,444 |
| Operating Room Technician | $53,636 | $4,470 | $25.79 | 96,065 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | $52,701 | $4,392 | $25.34 | 40,168 |
| Health Technician | $37,873 | $3,156 | $18.21 | 110,277 |
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Scrub Technician | $38,718 | $3,227 | $18.61 | 71,220 |
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Obstetrics technician salary trends
The average obstetrics technician salary has risen by $6,963 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average obstetrics technician earned $32,550 annually, but today, they earn $39,513 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for obstetrics technicians over the last decade.
Compare obstetrics technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average obstetrics technician salary over time
Compare obstetrics technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Obstetrics technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,500 | $19.00 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $38,400 | $18.46 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $37,600 | $18.08 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $36,800 | $17.70 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $35,900 | $17.26 | +1.8% |
Recently added obstetrics technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley | Obstetrical Technician (OB Tech)-Per Diem | Pleasanton, CA | 06/28/2025 | $65,678 |
| Sutterhealth | Obstetrical Technician II, Labor and Delivery | Modesto, CA | 06/20/2025 | $60,899 |
| Sutterhealth | Obstetrical Technician II, Labor and Delivery | Modesto, CA | 05/25/2025 | $60,899 |
| Main Line Health, Inc. | Obstetrics (OB) Technologist | Paoli, PA | 05/25/2025 | $46,018 |
| Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley | Obstetrical Technician Labor & Delivery Nights | Pleasanton, CA | 05/24/2025 | $65,678 |
| Salinas Valley Health | Obstetrical Technician | Salinas, CA | 05/24/2025 | $70,708 |
| Bethesda Health | Obstetric or Tech 2, Labor & Delivery, 7A P | South Miami, FL | 05/12/2025 | $50,631 |
| Baptisthlth | Obstetric or Tech 2, Labor & Delivery, 7A P | South Miami, FL | 05/12/2025 | $50,631 |
| Baptist Health South Florida | Obstetric or Tech 2, Labor & Delivery, 7A P | South Miami, FL | 05/11/2025 | $50,631 |
| Sutterhealth | Obstetrical Technician II, Labor and Delivery | Modesto, CA | 04/29/2025 | $60,899 |
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