Texas Median
$360,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$173.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+45% vs US median
US median $248,560
State Rank
#4 of 24
660 employed here
How much does a Neurologist make in Texas?
A Neurologist working in Texas earns a median salary of $360,640 per year, or about $173.38 per hour. That is 45% above the national median of $248,560 for this occupation.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $99,490 while the top 10% make $449,840 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $238,320 and $419,900 a year.
Neurologist salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $99,490 | $47.83 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $238,320 | $114.58 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $360,640 | $173.38 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $419,900 | $201.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $449,840 | $216.27 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 4th 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 $381,670California $357,080Colorado $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 Texas
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 Texas pay ($360,640) 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 Texas?
The median Neurologist salary in Texas is $360,640 per year, or about $173.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $99,490 at the entry level to $449,840 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Neurologists about 45% more than the national median of $248,560. Texas ranks 4th out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Neurologists?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $360,640 a year. About 660 Neurologists are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.