SOC 29-1218 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Obstetricians and Gynecologists — Alabama
Alabama
At $210,380, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 28.2% beneath the national figure of $292,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $210,380, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 28.2% beneath the national figure of $292,910. Pay ranges from under $105,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $396,480 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $169,780 to $223,450.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Alabama ranks number 39th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 690 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 12th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,910 | −63.8% |
| 25th | $169,780 | −42.0% |
| Median (50th) | $210,380 | −28.2% |
| 75th | $223,450 | −23.7% |
| 90th | $396,480 | +35.4% |
| Mean | $208,080 | −29.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $210,380 goes as far as $236,914 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$210,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$236,914US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $210,380 a year, 28.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $105,910 to $396,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 39th of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $210,380, or $101.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $292,910, so pay in Alabama is 28.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $396,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $105,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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