Occupations · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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.

O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 29-1218.00

19,900people employed, United States

▲ 1.2%projected change, 2024→2034

600openings a year, incl. replacements

Where the jobs are

Metro area	Median wage	Employed
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$209,230	280
Rochester, NY	$202,240	180
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$184,150	120
Madison, WI	$177,980	80
Asheville, NC	$187,480	50
Flint, MI	$72,230	50
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR	$147,470	40
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$235,930	—
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI	$68,590	—

BLS OEWS May 2024, metropolitan estimates · the 12 areas with the most people in this occupation

Typical education to enter: Doctoral or professional degree · BLS Employment Projections 2024–34

What people in this job actually do

Ordered by how important the work is rated.

Treat diseases of female organs.
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale

Skills that matter most

Importance, rated 1 to 5.

Critical Thinking4.4

Reading Comprehension4.2

Active Learning4.1

Active Listening4.1

Writing4.0

Monitoring4.0

Speaking4.0

Science3.8

Learning Strategies3.5

Mathematics2.8

O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale

Software and tools

A dot marks what O*NET flags as in demand.

Epic Systems●MEDITECH software●Microsoft Excel●Microsoft Office software●eClinicalWorks EHR software●AS Software AS-OBGYNAcrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMRAllscripts Professional EHRAlteer PremiereBizmatics PrognoCIS EMRChartWare EMRComputer Systems Company R4 ACERTEmail softwareGreenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITEMedcomSoft RecordMedical procedure coding softwarePractice Partner Total Practice PartnerScheduling softwareWeb browser softwaredigiChart OB-GYNe-MDs software

O*NET 30.3 software skills · hot-technology flag

What this work is actually like

Conditions rated against the average across all occupations — only what makes this job different is listed.

5 / 5Extensive preparation — graduate school, and often a licence on top.

O*NET 30.3 Job Zones

Working conditions that stand out

Exposed to Disease or Infections+2.8 above average

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets+1.8 above average

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable−1.6 below average

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions−1.3 below average

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled−1.3 below average

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment−1.2 below average

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures−1.2 below average

O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2023-08

How people actually get in

Share of workers by the education they hold.

Post-Doctoral Training74%

Doctoral Degree23%

First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.3%

O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2023-08

What kind of person the work suits

Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Investigative5.5

Social5.5

Realistic4.6

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

What you take with you

Skills rated for how well they transfer into other occupations.

Complex Problem Solving4.0

Judgment and Decision Making4.0

Coordination3.9

Social Perceptiveness3.9

Time Management3.8

Service Orientation3.6

Instructing3.1

Systems Analysis3.1

O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale

Knowledge the work draws on

Medicine and DentistryBiologyEnglish LanguagePsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceTherapy and Counseling

Abilities it leans on

Problem SensitivityInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningOral Comprehension

O*NET 30.3 abilities and knowledge, importance scale

How this job is advertised

The same work is posted under many titles — this is what to search for.

DoctorPhysicianHospitalistOB (Obstetrician)GYN (Gynecologist)MD (Medical Doctor)Gynecologic OncologistGynecological OncologistReproductive EndocrinologistOB/GYN (Obstetrician Gynecologist)GYN Physician (Gynecology Physician)OBGYN (Obstetrician and Gynecologist)Physician OB (Physician Obstetrician)OB Specialist (Obstetrics Specialist)

O*NET 30.3 job titles reported for this occupation

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What changed since 2020

Comparing O*NET release 25.1 (2020-11-01) with 30.3 (2026-05-01). Signs, not colour alone, carry the meaning. 1 entries that were only relabelled between releases are left out.

Now listed 2

+eClinicalWorks EHR software+Epic Systems

No longer listed 2

−eClinicalWorks−Word processing software

Diff across the O*NET releases held here in full since October 2015, following occupations through merges and retirements. O*NET re-surveys occupations on a rolling cycle, so “no change” can also mean “not re-surveyed”.

O*NET 30.3 related occupations

Also called

DoctorPhysicianHospitalistObstetricianGynecologistOB (Obstetrician)GYN (Gynecologist)MD (Medical Doctor)Medical Doctor (MD)Attending PhysicianPhysician GynecologistGynecologic Oncologist

O*NET 30.3 alternative titles

The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
specialised doctor	2212.1	broader

Official ESCO ↔ O*NET crosswalk (ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA)

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