Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $571,430 or more. The middle half of obstetricians and gynecologists in Louisville earn between $211,430 and $402,110.
- $78K10th
- $211K25th
- $374KMedian
- $402K75th
- $571K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $309,170 | $25,764 | $148.64 |
| Median | $374,080 | $31,173 | $179.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $211,430 | $17,619 | $101.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $402,110 | $33,509 | $193.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in Louisville earn 15% more than the Kentucky average ($268,360) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($279,040). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $292,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $309,170 | $374,080 | $77,600 | $571,430 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $268,360 | $317,110 | $65,140 | $400,000 | 240 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $309,170, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $203,417 a year, or $16,951 a month and $7,824 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $211,677 | $17,640 |
| Working in KY | $203,417 | $16,951 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for obstetricians and gynecologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $309,170 buys what about $332,177 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 7.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 0.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$309,170
- Lexington$203,840
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 Louisville: questions
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make an hour in Louisville?
$148.64 an hour on average, and $179.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $211,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the obstetricians and gynecologists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $203,417 a year ($16,951 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $309,170. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do obstetricians and gynecologists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.9%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.38, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.38).
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