Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay range in Houston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $374,400 or more. The middle half of obstetricians and gynecologists in Houston earn between $73,450 and $324,870.
- $72K10th
- $73K25th
- $83KMedian
- $325K75th
- $374K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $174,590 | $14,549 | $83.94 |
| Median | $83,050 | $6,921 | $39.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,450 | $6,121 | $35.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $324,870 | $27,072 | $156.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in Houston vs. Texas and the U.S.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in Houston earn 30% less than the Texas average ($248,730) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($279,040). At the median the gap is -72% against the U.S. median of $292,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $174,590 | $83,050 | $72,000 | $374,400 | 300 |
| Texas | $248,730 | $271,960 | $73,450 | $425,630 | 1,460 |
| 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 Houston
On the average salary of $174,590, a single filer in Houston takes home about $130,598 a year, or $10,883 a month and $5,023 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Houston a good place for obstetricians and gynecologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Houston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.6), so the average $174,590 buys what about $177,017 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Houston ($49,410). A typical home costs $308,306, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in other Texas cities
Houston ranks 3rd of 3 Texas metro areas for this job; Dallas pays the most ($273,780).
- Dallas$273,780
- San Antonio$245,370
- Houston$174,590
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 Houston: questions
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make an hour in Houston?
$83.94 an hour on average, and $39.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists salary in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the obstetricians and gynecologists take-home pay in Houston?
About $130,598 a year ($10,883 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $174,590. Texas has no state income tax.
Do obstetricians and gynecologists earn more in Houston than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (26420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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