Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary
Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ make a median of $369,720 a year, or about $177.75 an hour. The range runs from $119K at the entry level to $456K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.32), that's roughly $357,840 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,839/month, or 8.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $370K get you in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler’s Regional Price Parity (103.32). 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler sits well above the national pay line for obstetricians and gynecologists, local pay runs about 26% higher than the U.S. median of $293K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,839/month, 8.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 103.32) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler offers a genuinely strong financial position for obstetricians and gynecologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for obstetricians and gynecologists in metros near Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $199K | $172K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $301K | $265K |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $264K | $239K |
| Fresno | $287K | $281K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists (10th percentile) start around $119K. Mid-career wages sit at $370K. Top earners bring in $456K or more, a $337K 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a obstetricians and gynecologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Yes — at the median salary of $370K, rent takes 8.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,839/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for obstetricians and gynecologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new obstetricians and gynecologists typically earn — is $119K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,116/month. At HUD’s $1,839/month FMR, rent would take 26% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is obstetricians and gynecologist a high-paying job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Local pay is 26% above the national median — $370K here vs. $293K nationally.
How does Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler compare to the national average for obstetricians and gynecologists?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler pays $370K median vs. the U.S. average of $293K — that’s +26%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.32), the purchasing-power equivalent is $358K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
The median is $369,720 a year, that works out to about $178 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $118,600, and experienced obstetricians and gynecologists can clear $455,520. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $370K enough to live in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $20,748/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,839/month, which eats 8.9% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has a Regional Price Parity of 103.32 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median obstetricians and gynecologists salary is worth about $357,840 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.