SOC 29-1218 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Obstetricians and Gynecologists — Visalia
Visalia, CA · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $294,840 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $292,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $294,840 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $292,910. Half of workers earn between $212,500 and $318,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $212,500 and the ninetieth at $382,400.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.67 — 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 2nd of 365 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $212,500 | −27.5% |
| 25th | $212,500 | −27.5% |
| Median (50th) | $294,840 | +0.7% |
| 75th | $318,740 | +8.8% |
| 90th | $382,400 | +30.6% |
| Mean | $282,290 | −3.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $375,400 | 280 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $301,240 | — | |
| 3 | San Diego | $293,400 | 100 | |
| 4 | Fresno | $287,490 | — | |
| 5 | San Jose | $263,990 | — | |
| 6 | Sacramento | $239,200 | — | |
| 7 | San Francisco | $198,720 | — | |
| 8 | Santa Rosa | $149,040 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Visalia run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $294,840 buys what $266,341 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$294,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$266,341US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $294,840 a year, 0.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $212,500 to $382,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 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 Visalia, CA?
The median annual wage is $294,840, or $141.75 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 Visalia, CA is 0.7% 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 Visalia, CA earns more than $382,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $212,500 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 40 jobs in this occupation in Visalia, 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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