Obstetrician salary
From 209 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1218: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Also filed as: Obstetrician Gynecologist, Obstetrician and Gynecologist
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 38% of Obstetrician filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 31% since FY2020. From $240,000 in FY2020 to $314,509 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Obstetrician H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 209 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Obstetrician jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1218, Obstetricians and Gynecologists). The median base salary is $295,000, 140% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $207,771 and $360,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 38% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 34% of filings
Mid-level · 38% of filings
Senior · 8% of filings
Expert · 19% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $134,659 | 49 |
| Level II · Qualified | $300,000 | 55 |
| Level III · Experienced | $312,500 | 12 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $322,500 | 28 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Obstetrician pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $275,000 | 27 |
| Chicago, IL | $340,000 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Obstetrician does
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.
Typical tasks
- Treat diseases of female organs.
- Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Obstetricians and Gynecologists), the median annual wage was $239,200+ in May 2025, with 21,260 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $295,000, 1% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,173 | $94,680 |
| 25th percentile | $207,771 | $179,810 |
| Median | $295,000 | $239,200+ |
| 75th percentile | $360,000 | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile | $420,741 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $81,173 |
| 25th | $207,771 |
| 50th (median) | $295,000 |
| 75th | $360,000 |
| 90th | $420,741 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $240,000 | $205,450 | $303,677 | 87 |
| FY2021 | $261,913 | $209,175 | $297,158 | 86 |
| FY2022 | $275,000 | $208,250 | $320,000 | 95 |
| FY2023 | $290,000 | $225,000 | $323,419 | 105 |
| FY2024 | $275,000 | $219,356 | $355,000 | 91 |
| FY2025 | $275,000 | $189,884 | $335,000 | 118 |
| FY2026 | $314,509 | $245,000 | $369,496 | 91 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Obstetrician make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Obstetrician jobs is $295,000 (209 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $207,771 and $360,000.
What does an entry-level Obstetrician earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $134,659. Level I accounts for 34% of Obstetrician filings.
Do H-1B Obstetricians earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($295,000) is 1% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($239,200+, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.