Doctors
Obstetrician — Global Hiring Overview
Obstetricians manage pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-partum care across hospitals and maternity centers.
Median Salary
$275k
$198k – $385k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.9K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for obstetricians in the global healthcare market is exceptionally strong. Healthcare employers report a 11% year-on-year increase in Obstetrician mandates, driven by expansion of specialty services, new hospital wings, and growing chronic-disease burden.
Salary Trend
Obstetrician compensation typically falls between $198k and $385k, with experienced obstetricians in the global healthcare market commanding $385k+ at academic medical centers, premium hospital systems, and private healthcare networks. Total compensation often includes call pay, performance incentives, CME budgets, malpractice cover, and relocation support.
Career Path
Obstetricians typically progress to Gynecologist, Neonatologist roles, or into fellowship subspecialisation, department head, and chief-medical-officer tracks across the global hiring healthcare market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Manage antenatal clinics
- •Conduct deliveries and C-sections
- •Manage high-risk pregnancies
Qualifications
- •MD OBGYN / MRCOG / ABOG
For Hospitals, Clinics & Healthcare Systems
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Obstetrician jobs by city
Obstetrician jobs in New York
4.6K openings · $399k
Obstetrician jobs in Los Angeles
4.1K openings · $358k
Obstetrician jobs in Chicago
3.6K openings · $316k
Obstetrician jobs in Houston
3.8K openings · $303k
Obstetrician jobs in Dallas
3.6K openings · $297k
Obstetrician jobs in San Francisco
3.8K openings · $426k
Obstetrician jobs in San Diego
3.2K openings · $352k
Obstetrician jobs in San Jose
3.5K openings · $413k
Obstetrician jobs in Seattle
3.5K openings · $358k
Obstetrician salary insights
Obstetrician salary in New York
$399k
Obstetrician salary in Los Angeles
$358k
Obstetrician salary in Chicago
$316k
Obstetrician salary in Houston
$303k
Obstetrician salary in Dallas
$297k
Obstetrician salary in San Francisco
$426k
Obstetrician salary in San Diego
$352k
Obstetrician salary in San Jose
$413k
Obstetrician salary in Seattle
$358k
Hiring by institution type
Hospitals hiring Obstetricians
Acute-care hospitals — public, private, and corporate — form the largest hiring base for clinicians and allied staff globally
Clinics hiring Obstetricians
Outpatient clinics and polyclinics hire general practitioners, specialists, nurses, and allied health staff
Medical Centers hiring Obstetricians
Multi-specialty medical centers anchor community healthcare across urban and suburban markets
Healthcare Systems hiring Obstetricians
Integrated healthcare systems span hospitals, clinics, and home health under a single brand and clinical governance
Urgent Care Centers hiring Obstetricians
Urgent care centers deliver same-day care for non-life-threatening conditions and drive sustained nursing and physician hiring
Diagnostic Labs hiring Obstetricians
Diagnostic labs and pathology networks hire technicians, scientists, and pathologists at scale
Pathology Networks hiring Obstetricians
Pathology networks consolidate testing volume across regions, recruiting pathologists and lab leadership
Rehabilitation Centers hiring Obstetricians
Rehabilitation centers deliver inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Mental Health Facilities hiring Obstetricians
Mental health facilities — inpatient, outpatient, and community — drive psychiatry, psychology, and counselling hiring
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Obstetrician in the global healthcare market is around $275k, typically ranging from $198k to $385k based on experience, sub-specialisation, and the type of healthcare institution.