How much does a Neurologist make?
A Neurologist earns a median annual salary of $248,560 in the United States, which works out to roughly $119.50 per hour for full-time work. Most Neurologists earn between $83,370 at the entry level and $450,780 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $155,990 and $357,990 a year.
That is $187,170 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Neurologist salary range by percentile
Half of all Neurologists earn between $155,990 and $357,990 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $83,370 | $40.08 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $155,990 | $75.00 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $248,560 | $119.50 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $357,990 | $172.11 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $450,780 | $216.72 |
Highest-paying states for Neurologist
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Vermont leads the country for Neurologist pay at $434,730 a year, followed by Arizona ($409,610) and Minnesota ($381,670). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $63,500 — a gap of $371,230 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $434,730 | $209.00 | +75% |
| 2 | Arizona | $409,610 | $196.93 | +65% |
| 3 | Minnesota | $381,670 | $183.50 | +54% |
| 4 | Texas | $360,640 | $173.38 | +45% |
| 5 | California | $357,080 | $171.67 | +44% |
Neurologist salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 24 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 11,000 people work as Neurologists in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $267,630 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
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