Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $172,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $321,940 or more. The middle half of obstetricians and gynecologists in Richmond earn between $203,320 and $273,300.
- $172K10th
- $203K25th
- $224KMedian
- $273K75th
- $322K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $246,600 | $20,550 | $118.56 |
| Median | $224,240 | $18,687 | $107.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $203,320 | $16,943 | $97.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $273,300 | $22,775 | $131.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in Richmond earn 10% less than the Virginia average ($273,790) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($279,040). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $292,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $246,600 | $224,240 | $172,490 | $321,940 | 250 |
| Virginia | $273,790 | $282,410 | $179,990 | $311,770 | n/a |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $246,600, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $167,584 a year, or $13,965 a month and $6,446 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for obstetricians and gynecologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $246,600 buys what about $251,998 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 2nd of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job; Roanoke pays the most ($307,000).
- Roanoke$307,000
- Richmond$246,600
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 Richmond: questions
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make an hour in Richmond?
$118.56 an hour on average, and $107.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $172,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $203,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the obstetricians and gynecologists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $167,584 a year ($13,965 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $246,600.
Do obstetricians and gynecologists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 20.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.81, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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