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   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

Job outlook

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2017 Wages

* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.

Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
47	18	38.3	52.9	38.2

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	11
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	2
UI claimants previously working in occupation	0

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	3
Number of job position postings	1
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	3.0

Alaska Licensing Information

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