Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $389,320 or more. The middle half of obstetricians and gynecologists in Lexington earn between $65,140 and $389,320.
- $65K10th
- $65K25th
- $109KMedian
- $389K75th
- $389K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $203,840 | $16,987 | $98.00 |
| Median | $109,070 | $9,089 | $52.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,140 | $5,428 | $31.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $389,320 | $32,443 | $187.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in Lexington earn 24% less than the Kentucky average ($268,360) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($279,040). At the median the gap is -63% against the U.S. median of $292,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $203,840 | $109,070 | $65,140 | $389,320 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $268,360 | $317,110 | $65,140 | $400,000 | 240 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $203,840, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $139,133 a year, or $11,594 a month and $5,351 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for obstetricians and gynecologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $203,840 buys what about $219,445 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($309,170).
- Louisville$309,170
- Lexington$203,840
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 Lexington: questions
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make an hour in Lexington?
$98.00 an hour on average, and $52.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the obstetricians and gynecologists take-home pay in Lexington?
About $139,133 a year ($11,594 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $203,840. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do obstetricians and gynecologists earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.43, this job is 3.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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