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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊOB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician)
Mid-Level

OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician)

You specialize in women's health surgery. As a GYN ONC Surgeon, you're performing cancer surgeries while managing the overall oncological care of women with reproductive cancers.

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Industries that often hire OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician)s
Administrative ServicesHealthcare Β· 98%Education Β· 3%
Job markets for OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician)s
Where OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician) jobs concentrate Β· ~61 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Healthcare
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician)

OB/GYN Physicians manage the full arc of women's reproductive health β€” from contraception and fertility to pregnancy, delivery, and menopause β€” through a combination of office-based medicine and surgery. The diversity of the work is a defining feature: few specialties require this degree of clinical breadth, and the technical demands span outpatient procedures, major abdominal surgery, and complex deliveries.

Practice patterns vary widely by setting. Academic OB-GYNs balance patient care with teaching and research; private practice physicians often have higher volume and more direct autonomy. Employed group practice positions sit between those poles, with varying expectations around call and productivity.

The deeper challenge is often sustaining the emotional reserves the work requires over a full career. Adverse outcomes in obstetrics carry particular weight β€” a difficult delivery, a fetal loss, a surgical complication β€” and the cumulative effect is real. People who thrive have developed healthy relationships with imperfection and grief, find genuine meaning in the work's most significant moments, and have built practices and personal lives that replenish rather than deplete them.

What people in this role value
AchievementHigh
RecognitionHigh
IndependenceHigh
Working ConditionsHigh
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Professional Services$77K+1%
Energy & Utilities$77K+0%
Technology & Information$74K-4%
Financial Services$70K-9%
Healthcare$70K-9%
Compared to Healthcare average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician)s (SOC 29-1218.00), not just this title Β· BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape β€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$95K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
20K
U.S. Employment
+1.2%
10yr Growth
600
Annual Openings

How OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician) pay & employment are changing

$74K$71K$68K$65K$62K201920202021202220232024$62K$74K
BLS OEWS May 2024 Β· BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningActive LearningMonitoringWritingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingSocial Perceptiveness
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
29-1218.00

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midMD (Medical Doctor)$208KmidOB (Obstetrician)$208KmidGYN (Gynecologist)$208KmidGynecologic Oncologist$208KmidGynecological Oncologist$208KmidReproductive Endocrinologist$208K
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Common questions about what it's like to be an OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician)

What does an OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician) do?

You specialize in women's health surgery. As a GYN ONC Surgeon, you're performing cancer surgeries while managing the overall oncological care of women with reproductive cancers.

How much does an OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician) make?

Median pay for an OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician) is about $208K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $95K to $208K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does an OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician) need?

Core skills for this role include Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Active Learning, and Monitoring.

What education do you need to be an OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician)?

Most people in this role hold a doctoral (research).

Is an OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician) in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 1.2% through 2034, with roughly 19,900 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to an OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician)?

Closely related roles include MD (Medical Doctor), OB (Obstetrician), and GYN (Gynecologist).

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
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