Registered Nurse Obstetrics Salary in the United States

How much does a Registered Nurse Obstetrics make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Registered Nurse Obstetrics in the United States is $111,847 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a Registered Nurse Obstetrics's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,776
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,165 to $124,896
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,350
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Registered Nurse Obstetrics Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $124,896 $10,408 $2,402 $60
Average $111,847 $9,321 $2,151 $54
25th Percentile $102,165 $8,514 $1,965 $49
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Key Factors That Influence Registered Nurse Obstetrics Salaries

A Registered Nurse Obstetrics's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Registered Nurse Obstetrics Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Registered Nurse Obstetrics's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $107,741
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $108,027
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,847
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,220
  • Expert (over 8 years): $117,604
Levels Salary
Entry Level Registered Nurse Obstetrics$107,741
Intermediate Level Registered Nurse Obstetrics$108,027
Senior Level Registered Nurse Obstetrics$111,847
Specialist Level Registered Nurse Obstetrics$117,220
Expert Level Registered Nurse Obstetrics$117,604
$107,741 0 yr
$108,027 < 2 yrs
$111,847 2-4 yrs
$117,220 5-8 yrs
$117,604 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Registered Nurse Obstetrics

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $141,073
  • San Francisco: $139,528
  • Oakland: $136,588

What Skills Can Increase a Registered Nurse Obstetrics's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 7.04% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.62% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 7.04%
Diversity and Inclusion 3.07%
Continuous Improvement 1.62%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Registered Nurse Obstetrics's salary.
  • EHR: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Obstetrics: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
EHR
$121,913
9%
Dedication
$121,913
9%
Obstetrics
$120,795
8%
Diversity and Inclusion
$120,795
8%
Collaborating
$119,676
7%
Medical Practice
$119,676
7%
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Registered Nurse Obstetrics Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Registered Nurse Obstetrics roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Registered Nurse Obstetrics positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Registered Nurse Obstetrics as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Registered Nurse Obstetrics

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$134,216$65.020%

How Education impacts a Registered Nurse Obstetrics's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Registered Nurse Obstetrics enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Registered Nurse Obstetrics with a Bachelor's Degree is between $120,096 and $126,591).

Registered Nurse Obstetrics Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Registered Nurse Obstetrics
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 5.6%
Associates 4.0%
Bachelors 9.1%
Masters 76.1%
Doctorate 3.8%
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Registered Nurse Obstetrics Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Registered Nurse Obstetrics's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Registered Nurse Obstetrics

Salaries for a Registered Nurse Obstetrics can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $206,384 in 2023 to around $200,736 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Registered Nurse Obstetrics salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Registered Nurse Obstetrics Over Time

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2023
$206,384
2024
$208,600
2025
$200,736
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2023 $206,384
2024 $208,600
2025 $200,736
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Most common benefits for Registered Nurse Obstetrics

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Registered Nurse Obstetrics

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Registered Nurse Obstetrics?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Registered Nurse Obstetrics roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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