SOC 29-1218 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Obstetricians and Gynecologists — Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay in Santa Rosa, CA is $149,040 a year, 49.1% under the national median of $292,910 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Santa Rosa, CA is $149,040 a year, 49.1% under the national median of $292,910 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $149,040 and $245,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $149,040 and the ninetieth at $315,020.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.18 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Riverside leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $375,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 28th of 419 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $149,040 | −49.1% |
| 25th | $149,040 | −49.1% |
| Median (50th) | $149,040 | −49.1% |
| 75th | $245,090 | −16.3% |
| 90th | $315,020 | +7.5% |
| Mean | $208,020 | −29.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $375,400 | 280 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $301,240 | — | |
| 3 | Visalia | $294,840 | 40 | |
| 4 | San Diego | $293,400 | 100 | |
| 5 | Fresno | $287,490 | — | |
| 6 | San Jose | $263,990 | — | |
| 7 | Sacramento | $239,200 | — | |
| 8 | San Francisco | $198,720 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Rosa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $149,040 buys what $134,634 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 54.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$149,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$134,634US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $149,040 a year, 49.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $149,040 to $315,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Riverside, at $375,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Santa Rosa, CA?
The median annual wage is $149,040, or $71.65 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 Santa Rosa, CA is 49.1% 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 Santa Rosa, CA earns more than $315,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $149,040 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 Riverside, at $375,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Santa Rosa, CA. 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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