Obstetricians and Gynecologists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $369,390
Median hourly $177.59
10th percentile $208,740
90th percentile $438,830
Employed locally 40

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $208,740
    25th
    $344,720
    50th (median)
    $369,390
    75th
    $408,300
    90th
    $438,830

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary vs area income 439% Median Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary is 339% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Obstetricians and Gynecologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $444,290
    Portland-South Portland, ME $438,700
    Ogden, UT $428,800
    Fargo, ND-MN $414,060
    Rochester, MN $393,340
    St. Cloud, MN $390,420

    Nearby metros — Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $353,740
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $346,920
    Omaha, NE-IA $342,570
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $320,040
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $304,220
    Columbia, SC $296,020

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Obstetricians and Gynecologists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Des Moines, IA is $177.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $210.98 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Obstetricians and Gynecologists (10th percentile) earn around $208,740 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $344,720.