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29-1218 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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 206>$100/hr>$100/hr>$100/hr>$100/hr>$100/hr>$100/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health Services460N/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/A>$100/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota 10>$100/hr0.0%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 10>$100/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 20>$100/hr0.0%
Northwest Minnesota 20>$100/hr0.0%
Northwest Balance of State 20N/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State 30>$100/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 50>$100/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 70>$100/hr4.6%
Rochester MN MSA 90>$100/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 110>$100/hr5.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 220>$100/hr0.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 240>$100/hrN/A
Minnesota 460>$100/hr2.1%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Nurse Midwives 260$62.01/hr5.7%
Nurse Practitioners 8,690$62.69/hr43.8%
Veterinarians 2,060$57.21/hr21.9%
Dermatologists 200>$100/hr2.6%
General Internal Medicine Physicians 1,870>$100/hr2.3%
Pediatricians, General 890>$100/hr1.2%
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other 530$38.17/hr8.1%
Chiropractors 1,000$44.75/hr9.0%
Family Medicine Physicians 2,290>$100/hr3.1%
Podiatrists 150>$100/hr2.0%


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