Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $515,470 or more. The middle half of obstetricians and gynecologists in Rochester earn between $80,780 and $467,120.
- $81K10th
- $81K25th
- $393KMedian
- $467K75th
- $515K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $308,540 | $25,712 | $148.34 |
| Median | $393,340 | $32,778 | $189.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,780 | $6,732 | $38.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $467,120 | $38,927 | $224.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in Rochester earn 6% less than the Minnesota average ($329,280) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($279,040). At the median the gap is +34% against the U.S. median of $292,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $308,540 | $393,340 | $80,780 | $515,470 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $329,280 | $321,910 | $149,990 | $514,620 | 750 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $308,540, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $197,338 a year, or $16,445 a month and $7,590 every two weeks. Taxes take 36% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for obstetricians and gynecologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $308,540 buys what about $339,723 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 6.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 1.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 4th of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job; St. Cloud pays the most ($367,210).
- St. Cloud$367,210
- Duluth$339,240
- Minneapolis$321,320
- Rochester$308,540
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 Rochester: questions
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make an hour in Rochester?
$148.34 an hour on average, and $189.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the obstetricians and gynecologists take-home pay in Rochester?
About $197,338 a year ($16,445 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $308,540. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do obstetricians and gynecologists earn more in Rochester 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 Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.13, this job is 6.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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