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Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Role Overview

Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.

Recommended Majors

Medicine. Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program. Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program. Maternal and Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program. Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Washington	$378,630
Oregon	$358,110
Rhode Island	$355,380
Kentucky	$354,210
Nebraska	$347,280
Missouri	$345,810
Louisiana	$343,330
Maryland	$342,330
Utah	$331,280
Pennsylvania	$323,590
New Hampshire	$320,910
Massachusetts	$320,720
Delaware	$319,490
Wisconsin	$311,060
North Dakota	$310,050

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Median Annual Salary

$281,130

Projected Growth (10yr)

+1.2%

Avg. annual openings

0.6k

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