Obstetricians and Gynecologists vs. Registered Nurses: Who Earns More?
Obstetricians and Gynecologistss out-earn Registered Nursess by $195K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Obstetricians and Gynecologistss land at $292,910 and Registered Nursess at $97,550. The education gap is real: obstetricians and gynecologist programs typically require doctoral or professional degree, while registered nurse programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Obstetricians and Gynecologistss is Utah ($437,170); for Registered Nursess it's California ($140,270).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Obstetricians and Gynecologists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Obstetricians and Gynecologistss or Registered Nursess?
Obstetricians and Gynecologistss earn more nationally. The median is $292,910 for Obstetricians and Gynecologistss versus $97,550 for Registered Nursess, a difference of $195K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Obstetricians and Gynecologists or Registered Nurses?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Obstetricians and Gynecologists or Registered Nurses?
Obstetricians and Gynecologists typically requires doctoral or professional degree. Registered Nurses requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Obstetricians and Gynecologistss get paid the most?
Utah is the top-paying state for Obstetricians and Gynecologistss at $437,170/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Obstetricians and Gynecologists vs. Registered Nurses pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Alaska, Obstetricians and Gynecologistss earn $421,450 vs. $109,480 for Registered Nursess. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.