Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary
Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI make a median of $250,680 a year, or about $120.52 an hour. The range runs from $92K at the entry level to $421K for experienced workers.
So what does $251K get you in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood’s Regional Price Parity (95.5). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood
Pay for obstetricians and gynecologists in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood runs about 14% below the U.S. median of $293K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,519/month, 10.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 95.5) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood can be a reasonable trade-off for obstetricians and gynecologistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for obstetricians and gynecologists in metros near Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $210K | , |
| Saginaw | $234K | , |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $347K | , |
| Columbus | $180K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
Entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists (10th percentile) start around $92K. Mid-career wages sit at $251K. Top earners bring in $421K or more, a $329K spread from bottom to top.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $437K | +49% | 200 |
| Alaska | $421K | +44% | 50 |
| Vermont | $419K | +43% | 90 |
| North Dakota | $414K | +41% | 70 |
| Louisiana | $405K | +38% | 80 |
| Oregon | $395K | +35% | 270 |
| Maine | $380K | +30% | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $370K | +26% | 60 |
| Arizona | $370K | +26% | 130 |
| Iowa | $356K | +22% | 180 |
| Tennessee | $355K | +21% | 360 |
| Georgia | $354K | +21% | 350 |
| Indiana | $352K | +20% | 430 |
| New York | $349K | +19% | 2,750 |
| New Hampshire | $348K | +19% | 140 |
| Washington | $343K | +17% | 270 |
| Nebraska | $343K | +17% | 180 |
| Hawaii | $338K | +15% | 140 |
| Delaware | $324K | +11% | 190 |
| Minnesota | $322K | +10% | 750 |
| Kentucky | $317K | +8% | 240 |
| Maryland | $306K | +5% | 160 |
| Wisconsin | $305K | +4% | 450 |
| South Carolina | $302K | +3% | 350 |
| California | $301K | +3% | 1,610 |
| West Virginia | $301K | +3% | 100 |
| South Dakota | $298K | +2% | 80 |
| Virginia | $282K | -4% | N/A |
| Massachusetts | $272K | -7% | 620 |
| Texas | $272K | -7% | 1,460 |
| New Mexico | $260K | -11% | 110 |
| New Jersey | $229K | -22% | 740 |
| Idaho | $224K | -24% | 110 |
| Kansas | $221K | -25% | N/A |
| Alabama | $210K | -28% | 120 |
| Michigan | $210K | -28% | 880 |
| Illinois | $208K | -29% | 1,290 |
| Connecticut | $201K | -32% | 330 |
| Ohio | $182K | -38% | 970 |
| Rhode Island | $166K | -43% | 140 |
| North Carolina | $135K | -54% | 590 |
Showing 1–10 of 41 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a obstetricians and gynecologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood?
Yes — at the median salary of $251K, rent takes 10.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,519/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for obstetricians and gynecologists in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new obstetricians and gynecologists typically earn — is $92K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,513/month. At HUD’s $1,519/month FMR, rent would take 28% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is obstetricians and gynecologist a high-paying job in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood?
Local pay runs 14% below the national median — $251K here vs. $293K nationally.
How does Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood compare to the national average for obstetricians and gynecologists?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood pays $251K median vs. the U.S. average of $293K — that’s -14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.5), the purchasing-power equivalent is $262K — below the national median.
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI?
The median is $250,680 a year, that works out to about $121 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $91,890, and experienced obstetricians and gynecologists can clear $421,310. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $251K enough to live in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $14,378/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,519/month, which eats 10.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a obstetricians and gynecologists salary go in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median obstetricians and gynecologists salary is worth about $262,492 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do obstetricians and gynecologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.