Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay range in San Francisco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $442,830 or more. The middle half of obstetricians and gynecologists in San Francisco earn between $103,510 and $331,190.
- $104K10th
- $104K25th
- $199KMedian
- $331K75th
- $443K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $215,820 | $17,985 | $103.76 |
| Median | $198,720 | $16,560 | $95.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,510 | $8,626 | $49.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $331,190 | $27,599 | $159.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in San Francisco vs. California and the U.S.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in San Francisco earn 21% less than the California average ($272,520) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($279,040). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $292,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $215,820 | $198,720 | $103,510 | $442,830 | n/a |
| California | $272,520 | $301,240 | $103,330 | $401,440 | 1,610 |
| 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 San Francisco
On the average salary of $215,820, a single filer in San Francisco takes home about $144,599 a year, or $12,050 a month and $5,562 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is San Francisco a good place for obstetricians and gynecologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Francisco area are 16% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 115.6), so the average $215,820 buys what about $186,675 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in San Francisco ($74,260). A typical home costs $1,149,215, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in other California cities
San Francisco ranks 7th of 8 California metro areas for this job; Riverside pays the most ($303,560).
- Riverside$303,560
- Fresno$298,370
- Visalia$282,290
- San Jose$280,820
- Los Angeles$277,800
- San Diego$270,380
- San Francisco$215,820
- Santa Rosa$208,020
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 San Francisco: questions
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make an hour in San Francisco?
$103.76 an hour on average, and $95.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists salary in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the obstetricians and gynecologists take-home pay in San Francisco?
About $144,599 a year ($12,050 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $215,820. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do obstetricians and gynecologists earn more in San Francisco than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (41860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.1%.
- 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). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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