Obstetricians and Gynecologists (29-1064)

Occupation description:  Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.

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Employment and Job Openings

  Average employment Average annual openings
  2010 estimate2020 projectionPercent change GrowthReplacementTotal
Alaska 2836 28.61 11
United States n/an/an/a n/an/an/a

Job outlook

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2012 Wages

  Mean Wage and
95% Confidence Interval
Wage by Percentile
  LowMeanHigh 10thMedian90th
United States n/a104.21n/a 58.29(1)(1)

(1) indicates an hourly wage greater than $90, or an annual wage greater than $187,200.


Labor Force Indicators

2011 Worker Characteristics
Total workersNonresident workers Percent nonresidentPercent age 45 plusPercent age 50 plus
289 32.147.6 38.1
2011 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation4
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation4
UI claimants previously working in occupation0
2011 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants 7
Number of job position postings 4
Ratio of registrants to job position postings 1.8

2011 Alaska Licensing Information


Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

Education: Doctoral or professional degree Work experience: None On-the-job training: Internship/Residency