SOC 29-1218 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Obstetricians and Gynecologists — Georgia
Georgia · 1 metro areas compared
In Georgia the median wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists is $354,000 a year, which is 20.9% higher than the national figure of $292,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Georgia the median wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists is $354,000 a year, which is 20.9% higher than the national figure of $292,910. Half of workers earn between $270,620 and $375,530. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $230,070 and the ninetieth at $404,340.
The area has 350 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.52 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Georgia ranks 12th by median wage. Atlanta leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $354,000. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 7th of 744 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $230,070 | −21.5% |
| 25th | $270,620 | −7.6% |
| Median (50th) | $354,000 | +20.9% |
| 75th | $375,530 | +28.2% |
| 90th | $404,340 | +38.0% |
| Mean | $319,300 | +9.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $354,000 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $354,000 goes as far as $367,601 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$354,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$367,601US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $354,000 a year, 20.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $230,070 to $404,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $354,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $354,000, or $170.19 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 Georgia is 20.9% higher. 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 Georgia earns more than $404,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $230,070 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $354,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. 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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