Obstetrician salary in Chicago, IL
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Aurora, Cicero, North Chicago, Oak Park, Romeoville.
Also listed as: Obstetrician Gynecologist, Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $199,963 |
| 25th | $226,250 |
| 50th (median) | $340,000 |
| 75th | $360,000 |
| 90th | $374,400 |
Cost of living
Chicago's median Obstetrician salary of $340,000 is worth about $328,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Chicago = 103.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Obstetricians and Gynecologists in the Chicago, IL area earned a median of $208,000 in May 2025 (1,120 employed). The H-1B median here is $340,000, 63% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VNA Health Care | too few | 4 |
| ACCESS Community Health Network | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 6 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.