Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Job zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 29-1218.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$104k10th$272kMedian$341k90th

New workers start near $104,250; experienced workers reach $341,010. About 90 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +6.0%; Alamo region, 83 to 88 jobs · U.S. +1%
Openings a year: 2; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 600
Employed in 2024: 83; in the Alamo region · U.S. 21,500

Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree · Training: Internship/residency

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Critical Thinking5.0
Reading Comprehension5.3
Active Listening4.8
Active Learning4.3
Judgment and Decision Making4.3
Speaking4.1
Writing4.0
Monitoring4.0

What the work is

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.

Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Treat diseases of female organs.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
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.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Doctoral or professional100%

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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