Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $140,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $595,210 or more. The middle half of obstetricians and gynecologists in Detroit earn between $164,570 and $284,640.
- $140K10th
- $165K25th
- $210KMedian
- $285K75th
- $595K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $259,380 | $21,615 | $124.70 |
| Median | $209,550 | $17,462 | $100.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $164,570 | $13,714 | $79.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $284,640 | $23,720 | $136.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in Detroit earn 3% more than the Michigan average ($250,650) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($279,040). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $292,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $259,380 | $209,550 | $140,230 | $595,210 | 550 |
| Michigan | $250,650 | $209,650 | $127,190 | $422,390 | 880 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $259,380, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $172,477 a year, or $14,373 a month and $6,634 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for obstetricians and gynecologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $259,380 buys what about $258,609 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 1.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 2nd of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job; Grand Rapids pays the most ($264,880).
- Grand Rapids$264,880
- Detroit$259,380
- Saginaw$243,880
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 Detroit: questions
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make an hour in Detroit?
$124.70 an hour on average, and $100.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $140,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $164,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the obstetricians and gynecologists take-home pay in Detroit?
About $172,477 a year ($14,373 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $259,380. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do obstetricians and gynecologists earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.8%.
- 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). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.09, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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