Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary
Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Richmond, VA make a median of $224,240 a year, or about $107.81 an hour. The range runs from $172K at the entry level to $322K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.86), that's roughly $229,144 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,655/month, or 12.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $224K get you in Richmond?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Richmond’s Regional Price Parity (97.86). 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 Richmond
Pay for obstetricians and gynecologists in Richmond runs about 23% below the U.S. median of $293K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,655/month, 12.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97.86) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Richmond 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 Richmond, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $347K | $371K |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $358K | $372K |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $354K | $363K |
| Lexington-Fayette | $109K | $117K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Richmond, VA
Entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists (10th percentile) start around $172K. Mid-career wages sit at $224K. Top earners bring in $322K or more, a $149K 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 Richmond?
Yes — at the median salary of $224K, rent takes 12.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,655/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for obstetricians and gynecologists in Richmond?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new obstetricians and gynecologists typically earn — is $172K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $10,349/month. At HUD’s $1,655/month FMR, rent would take 16% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is obstetricians and gynecologist a high-paying job in Richmond?
Local pay runs 23% below the national median — $224K here vs. $293K nationally.
How does Richmond compare to the national average for obstetricians and gynecologists?
Richmond pays $224K median vs. the U.S. average of $293K — that’s -23%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.86), the purchasing-power equivalent is $229K — below the national median.
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make in Richmond, VA?
The median is $224,240 a year, that works out to about $108 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $172,490, and experienced obstetricians and gynecologists can clear $321,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $224K enough to live in Richmond?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $12,788/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,655/month, which eats 12.9% 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 Richmond?
Richmond has a Regional Price Parity of 97.86 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median obstetricians and gynecologists salary is worth about $229,144 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.