Alaska Median
$354,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$170.56
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+43% vs US median
US median $248,560
State Rank
#7 of 24
100 employed here
How much does a Neurologist make in Alaska?
Neurologists in Alaska take home a median of $354,760 annually — roughly $170.56 an hour — which runs 43% above the national median of $248,560.
Within Alaska, entry-level pay starts around $71,990 while the top 10% make $547,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $161,160 and $519,990 a year.
Neurologist salary range in Alaska
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $71,990 | $34.61 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $161,160 | $77.48 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $354,760 | $170.56 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $519,990 | $250.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $547,200 | $263.08 |
|
How Alaska compares
Alaska ranks 7th out of 24 states and territories for Neurologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Neurologist salary in other states
Vermont $434,730Arizona $409,610Minnesota $381,670Texas $360,640California $357,080Colorado $356,250South Carolina $352,680Wisconsin $342,520Kentucky $338,850District of Columbia $332,000Washington $327,140North Carolina $325,550Florida $322,750Connecticut $320,680Arkansas $317,880Maryland $302,840Nebraska $269,270Illinois $237,080Tennessee $229,670New Jersey $222,120Indiana $220,210New York $155,990West Virginia $63,500
Working as a Neurologist in Alaska
Nationally, about 11,000 people work as Neurologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Alaska pay ($354,760) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Neurologist make in Alaska?
The median Neurologist salary in Alaska is $354,760 per year, or about $170.56 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $71,990 at the entry level to $547,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alaska pay compare to the national average?
Alaska pays Neurologists about 43% more than the national median of $248,560. Alaska ranks 7th out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alaska a good state for Neurologists?
Yes on pay — Alaska pays above the national median for this occupation, at $354,760 a year. About 100 Neurologists are employed in Alaska. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alaska?
The highest-paying occupations in Alaska include Emergency Medicine Physician ($452,620), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($421,450), General Internal Medicine Physician ($366,080), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Neurologist salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.