Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay range in San Diego
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $405,070 or more. The middle half of obstetricians and gynecologists in San Diego earn between $223,800 and $304,250.
- $87K10th
- $224K25th
- $293KMedian
- $304K75th
- $405K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $270,380 | $22,532 | $129.99 |
| Median | $293,400 | $24,450 | $141.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $223,800 | $18,650 | $107.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $304,250 | $25,354 | $146.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in San Diego vs. California and the U.S.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in San Diego earn about the same as the California average ($272,520) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($279,040). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $292,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | $270,380 | $293,400 | $87,260 | $405,070 | 100 |
| California | $272,520 | $301,240 | $103,330 | $401,440 | 1,610 |
| United States | $279,040 | $292,910 | $94,680 | $437,300 | 21,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary after taxes in San Diego
On the average salary of $270,380, a single filer in San Diego takes home about $175,508 a year, or $14,626 a month and $6,750 every two weeks. Taxes take 35% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is San Diego a good place for obstetricians and gynecologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Diego area are 12% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.9), so the average $270,380 buys what about $241,655 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Diego ($58,690). A typical home costs $946,365, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in other California cities
San Diego ranks 6th of 8 California metro areas for this job; Riverside pays the most ($303,560).
- Riverside$303,560
- Fresno$298,370
- Visalia$282,290
- San Jose$280,820
- Los Angeles$277,800
- San Diego$270,380
- San Francisco$215,820
- Santa Rosa$208,020
Highest-paying cities for obstetricians and gynecologists
Portland, ME pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($408,930).
- Portland, ME$408,930
- Charlotte, NC$402,040
- Burlington, VT$374,040
- St. Cloud, MN$367,210
- Ogden, UT$366,280
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Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in San Diego: questions
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make an hour in San Diego?
$129.99 an hour on average, and $141.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists salary in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $223,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the obstetricians and gynecologists take-home pay in San Diego?
About $175,508 a year ($14,626 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $270,380. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do obstetricians and gynecologists earn more in San Diego than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($279,040).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1218; area San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (41740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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