Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay range in Nashville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $390,740 or more. The middle half of obstetricians and gynecologists in Nashville earn between $111,190 and $384,710.
- $65K10th
- $111K25th
- $358KMedian
- $385K75th
- $391K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $270,480 | $22,540 | $130.04 |
| Median | $358,070 | $29,839 | $172.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $111,190 | $9,266 | $53.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $384,710 | $32,059 | $184.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in Nashville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in Nashville earn 9% less than the Tennessee average ($296,570) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($279,040). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $292,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $270,480 | $358,070 | $65,350 | $390,740 | 190 |
| Tennessee | $296,570 | $354,580 | $65,300 | $516,700 | 360 |
| 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 Nashville
On the average salary of $270,480, a single filer in Nashville takes home about $196,627 a year, or $16,386 a month and $7,563 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Nashville a good place for obstetricians and gynecologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Nashville area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.3), so the average $270,480 buys what about $280,761 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 7.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Nashville ($50,390). A typical home costs $455,958, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in other Tennessee cities
Nashville ranks 2nd of 3 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Knoxville pays the most ($273,230).
- Knoxville$273,230
- Nashville$270,480
- Johnson City$228,440
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 Nashville: questions
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make an hour in Nashville?
$130.04 an hour on average, and $172.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists salary in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $111,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the obstetricians and gynecologists take-home pay in Nashville?
About $196,627 a year ($16,386 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $270,480. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do obstetricians and gynecologists earn more in Nashville 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN (34980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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