Neurologist salary
BLS occupation: Neurologists · Healthcare practitioners · data for May 2025
How much does a neurologist make?
- The median neurologist salary in the US is $248,560 a year ($119.50 an hour): half of the 10,590 neurologists BLS counts earn more and half earn less. The average (mean) is $267,630.
- The middle half earn between $155,990 and $357,990. The lowest-paid 10% earn less than $83,370 and the top 10% more than $450,780.
- That is 4.9 times the median for all US workers ($50,980).
- Vermont pays neurologists the most (median $434,730), followed by Arizona ($409,610) and Minnesota ($381,670). West Virginia pays the least ($63,500).
- After adjusting for prices, the pay goes furthest in Vermont, where the median is worth $443,792 in typical US prices, then Arizona and Minnesota.
- In 28 of the 30 metro areas with data, the median neurologist salary is enough to rent a typical home without spending more than 30% of income on rent.
- BLS projects the number of neurologists to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035 (all jobs: 3.5%), with about 300 openings a year. The typical entry education is a doctoral or professional degree.
official From BLS's survey of employers: what neurologists are actually paid, not job ads or self-reports. Adjusted figures are derived. How we calculate.
How does your pay compare?
Neurologist salary range
Half of neurologists earn between $155,990 and $357,990 a year
Yearly pay at each point of the range, US, May 2025. For comparison, the median for all US jobs is $50,980.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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| Yearly pay | |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10% earn under | $83,370 |
| Lowest 25% earn under | $155,990 |
| Median | $248,560 |
| Top 25% earn over | $357,990 |
| Top 10% earn over | $450,780 |
Neurologist salary by state
Vermont pays neurologists the most; West Virginia the least
Median yearly pay by state compared with the US median ($248,560), May 2025. Blue = higher pay.
- 20%+ below US
- 10–20% below
- 3–10% below
- Within 3%
- 3–10% above
- 10–20% above
- 20%+ above US
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
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| State | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Vermont | $434,730 median |
| Arizona | $409,610 median |
| Minnesota | $381,670 median |
| Texas | $360,640 median |
| California | $357,080 median |
| Colorado | $356,250 median |
| Alaska | $354,760 median |
| South Carolina | $352,680 median |
| Wisconsin | $342,520 median |
| Kentucky | $338,850 median |
| District of Columbia | $332,000 median |
| Washington | $327,140 median |
| North Carolina | $325,550 median |
| Florida | $322,750 median |
| Connecticut | $320,680 median |
| Arkansas | $317,880 median |
| Maryland | $302,840 median |
| Nebraska | $269,270 median |
| Illinois | $237,080 median |
| Tennessee | $229,670 median |
| New Jersey | $222,120 median |
| Indiana | $220,210 median |
| New York | $155,990 median |
| West Virginia | $63,500 median |
Where neurologist pay goes furthest
A salary buys more where prices are low. We divide each state's median by its price level from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, so every figure is in typical US prices. derived
Neurologists' pay goes furthest in Vermont once prices are counted
Median pay ÷ the state's price level (BEA, 2024; US = 100), shown in typical US prices. Top 10 states.
US median
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Our calculation.
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| Worth, in US prices | |
|---|---|
| Vermont | $443,792 |
| Arizona | $406,856 |
| Minnesota | $387,007 |
| South Carolina | $376,196 |
| Kentucky | $375,836 |
| Texas | $371,575 |
| Arkansas | $365,644 |
| Wisconsin | $364,015 |
| Alaska | $346,584 |
| Colorado | $345,699 |
Neurologist pay in every state
| State | Median a year | Hourly | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Employed | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $434,730 | $209.00 | $99,410 | $483,920 | 40 | $443,792 |
| Arizona | $409,610 | $196.93 | $78,270 | $429,050 | 80 | $406,856 |
| Minnesota | $381,670 | $183.50 | $80,410 | $442,500 | 310 | $387,007 |
| Texas | $360,640 | $173.38 | $99,490 | $449,840 | 660 | $371,575 |
| California | $357,080 | $171.67 | $104,320 | $357,080 | 1,090 | $322,507 |
| Colorado | $356,250 | $171.27 | $186,700 | $477,280 | 120 | $345,699 |
| Alaska | $354,760 | $170.56 | $71,990 | $547,200 | 100 | $346,584 |
| South Carolina | $352,680 | $169.56 | $168,200 | $474,400 | 40 | $376,196 |
| Wisconsin | $342,520 | $164.67 | $76,630 | $495,650 | 130 | $364,015 |
| Kentucky | $338,850 | $162.91 | $72,830 | $463,040 | 230 | $375,836 |
| District of Columbia | $332,000 | $159.62 | $91,700 | $332,130 | 50 | $302,090 |
| Washington | $327,140 | $157.28 | $93,440 | $406,450 | 180 | $305,701 |
| North Carolina | $325,550 | $156.51 | $91,930 | $379,310 | 180 | $345,133 |
| Florida | $322,750 | $155.17 | $81,040 | $344,540 | 520 | $312,095 |
| Connecticut | $320,680 | $154.17 | $66,800 | $498,550 | 120 | $309,507 |
| Arkansas | $317,880 | $152.83 | $223,310 | $330,680 | 70 | $365,644 |
| Maryland | $302,840 | $145.60 | $140,160 | $405,380 | – | $288,532 |
| Nebraska | $269,270 | $129.46 | $122,020 | $377,880 | 80 | $298,847 |
| Illinois | $237,080 | $113.98 | $84,720 | $481,010 | 240 | $237,180 |
| Tennessee | $229,670 | $110.42 | $76,500 | $535,990 | 220 | $249,995 |
| New Jersey | $222,120 | $106.79 | $75,470 | $418,360 | 140 | $204,145 |
| Indiana | $220,210 | $105.87 | $74,790 | $516,670 | 360 | $235,950 |
| New York | $155,990 | $75.00 | $101,060 | $377,570 | 2,810 | $144,541 |
| West Virginia | $63,500 | $30.53 | $63,500 | $280,830 | 60 | $70,952 |
BLS does not publish pay for neurologists in 27 states (too few workers to estimate reliably). After cost of living = median ÷ (BEA price level ÷ 100).
Neurologist salary by city
Metro areas where BLS publishes neurologist pay: 30 of 387. Rent share = typical rent (September 2026, Zillow) × 12 ÷ the median salary; under 30% is affordable by the usual rule.
Highest-paying metro areas
- Memphis, TN $535,950
- Buffalo, NY $451,510
- Burlington, VT $434,730
- Phoenix, AZ $409,610
- Toledo, OH $388,860
- Cleveland, OH $383,420
- Salt Lake City, UT $376,490
- Indianapolis, IN $365,500
- Dallas, TX $360,640
- Denver, CO $356,250
Where the pay goes furthest
- Memphis, TN $581,423
- Buffalo, NY $471,088
- Burlington, VT $430,643
- Toledo, OH $425,193
- Cleveland, OH $408,228
- Phoenix, AZ $396,463
- Indianapolis, IN $381,939
- Salt Lake City, UT $373,250
- Dallas, TX $349,830
- Charlotte, NC $346,797
All 30 metro areas
| Metro area | Median a year | Employed | After cost of living | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | $535,950 | 30 | $581,423 | 3% |
| Buffalo, NY | $451,510 | 80 | $471,088 | 4% |
| Burlington, VT | $434,730 | – | $430,643 | 7% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $409,610 | 70 | $396,463 | 5% |
| Toledo, OH | $388,860 | 60 | $425,193 | 4% |
| Cleveland, OH | $383,420 | – | $408,228 | 5% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $376,490 | 50 | $373,250 | 5% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $365,500 | – | $381,939 | 5% |
| Dallas, TX | $360,640 | 300 | $349,830 | 6% |
| Denver, CO | $356,250 | 60 | $336,778 | 6% |
| Anchorage, AK | $354,760 | – | $336,521 | 6% |
| Portland, OR | $337,810 | 70 | $320,439 | 6% |
| Charlotte, NC | $337,600 | 90 | $346,797 | 6% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $335,420 | 120 | $319,990 | 6% |
| Seattle, WA | $331,080 | 130 | $297,913 | 8% |
| Omaha, NE | $316,840 | 70 | $344,725 | 5% |
| Houston, TX | $277,960 | 120 | $281,824 | 7% |
| Baltimore, MD | $234,970 | 30 | $224,880 | 10% |
| Hartford, CT | $178,920 | 90 | $174,138 | 13% |
| Washington, DC | $161,560 | 190 | $148,378 | 18% |
| New York, NY | $155,990 | – | $138,580 | 27% |
| Chicago, IL | $136,030 | 170 | $131,309 | 19% |
| Miami, FL | $131,220 | – | $114,949 | 24% |
| San Francisco, CA | $104,320 | – | $90,232 | 40% |
| Cincinnati, OH | $101,210 | 180 | $106,124 | 18% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $100,580 | 40 | $101,102 | 20% |
| Lexington, KY | $84,760 | 70 | $91,249 | 23% |
| Riverside, CA | $79,410 | 40 | $74,604 | 38% |
| Rochester, NY | $75,890 | – | $78,209 | 24% |
| Albany, NY | $75,800 | 40 | $76,130 | 27% |
What the median neurologist salary pays per paycheck
| Period | Before taxes |
|---|---|
| Year | $248,560 |
| Month | $20,713 |
| Every two weeks | $9,560 |
| Week | $4,780 |
| Hour | $119.50 |
Gross pay, 52 weeks a year, 2,080 hours. Hourly to salary calculator.
Becoming a neurologist: education and job outlook
| Typical entry education | Doctoral or professional degree |
|---|---|
| Work experience needed | None |
| On-the-job training | Internship/residency |
| Projected change in jobs, 2025–35 | +6.4% (all jobs: +3.5%) |
| Openings a year (average) | 300 |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
official BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35. Openings include workers who retire or change jobs. What the work involves: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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|---|---|---|
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| Physician assistant | $135,880 | Master's degree |
| Nurse practitioner | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| Medical lab tech | $62,930 | Bachelor's degree |
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Questions about neurologist pay
How much does a neurologist make an hour?
The median is $119.50 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40.08 and the top 10% over $216.72.
How much does a neurologist make a month?
About $20,713 a month before taxes at the median salary of $248,560, or $9,560 every two weeks.
What state pays neurologists the most?
Vermont, with a median of $434,730. Arizona ($409,610), Minnesota ($381,670), Texas ($360,640) and California ($357,080) follow.
Where do neurologists make the most after cost of living?
Vermont: its median of $434,730 is worth $443,792 at typical US prices. Arizona, Minnesota and South Carolina come next.
How much do entry-level neurologists make?
BLS does not report pay by experience. The lowest-paid 10% of neurologists earn under $83,370 a year, and the lowest-paid quarter under $155,990, which is a reasonable guide to starting pay.
What education do you need to become a neurologist?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as a doctoral or professional degree. Work experience in a related job: none. On-the-job training: internship/residency.
Sources and limits
- Pay and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation 29-1217 (Neurologists). Downloaded 2026-10-24.
- OEWS counts wage and salary workers at employers, including tips and commissions but not overtime pay, bonuses that are not tied to production, or benefits. It leaves out the self-employed. BLS does not publish figures above $239,200 a year or for states and metro areas with too few workers.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (US = 100). Rents: Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026; Data Provided by Zillow Group.
- Outlook and education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Pay is not broken down by experience, employer or specialty (for example, ER or pediatric nursing); BLS does not publish those splits.