California Median
$357,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$171.67
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+44% vs US median
US median $248,560
State Rank
#5 of 24
1,090 employed here
How much does a Neurologist make in California?
Neurologists in California take home a median of $357,080 annually — roughly $171.67 an hour — which runs 44% above the national median of $248,560.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $104,320 while the top 10% make $357,080 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $302,620 and $357,080 a year.
Neurologist salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $104,320 | $50.15 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $302,620 | $145.49 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $357,080 | $171.67 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $357,080 | $171.67 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $357,080 | $171.67 |
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How California compares
California ranks 5th 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 $360,640Colorado $356,250Alaska $354,760South 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 California
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 California pay ($357,080) 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 California?
The median Neurologist salary in California is $357,080 per year, or about $171.67 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $104,320 at the entry level to $357,080 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Neurologists about 44% more than the national median of $248,560. California ranks 5th out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Neurologists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $357,080 a year. About 1,090 Neurologists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.