SOC 29-1218 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Obstetricians and Gynecologists — Virginia
Virginia · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Virginia is $282,410 per year, close to the national median of $292,910 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Virginia is $282,410 per year, close to the national median of $292,910 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $179,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $311,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $258,180 to $309,850.
Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 28th by median wage. Roanoke leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $346,900. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 9th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $179,990 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $258,180 | −11.9% |
| Median (50th) | $282,410 | −3.6% |
| 75th | $309,850 | +5.8% |
| 90th | $311,770 | +6.4% |
| Mean | $273,790 | −6.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Virginia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $282,410 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$282,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$279,337US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $282,410 a year, 3.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $179,990 to $311,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 28th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Roanoke, at $346,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $282,410, or $135.77 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 Virginia is 3.6% 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 Virginia earns more than $311,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $179,990 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 Roanoke, at $346,900 per year.
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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