The average salary for a neurologist in the United States is $271,470, but the range typically falls between $130,790 and >$239,200. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $130.51, with a range between $62.88 and >$115.00.
There are approximately 9,350 people employed as a neurologist in the United States. With New York, Pennsylvania, California employing the highest number of neurologists.The state with the best pay for a neurologist is Vermont, with an average annual salary of $234,230, while Wisconsin has the lowest average annual salary of $377,410.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $82,990 | $39.9 |
| 25th Percentile | $130,790 | $62.88 |
| Median | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 75th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 90th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
The salary of a neurologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a neurologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for neurologists are Vermont, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, California, Arizona while the worst states are Wisconsin, Washington, Utah, Texas, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $121,740 | $280,850 | >$239,200 |
| California | $120,000 | $194,000 | >$239,200 |
| Colorado | $68,790 | $409,690 | >$239,200 |
| Connecticut | $65,900 | $319,710 | >$239,200 |
| Florida | $149,030 | $290,550 | >$239,200 |
| Illinois | $74,900 | $267,590 | >$239,200 |
| Iowa | $75,120 | $336,190 | >$239,200 |
| Kentucky | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Louisiana | $211,010 | $272,060 | >$239,200 |
| Maryland | $120,000 | $315,270 | >$239,200 |
| Massachusetts | $82,990 | $238,390 | >$239,200 |
| Michigan | $59,130 | $345,040 | >$239,200 |
| Minnesota | $157,720 | $281,890 | >$239,200 |
| Mississippi | $70,510 | $243,000 | >$239,200 |
| Missouri | $99,990 | $249,210 | >$239,200 |
| Nebraska | $120,000 | $235,020 | >$239,200 |
| New Hampshire | $64,810 | $264,050 | >$239,200 |
| New Jersey | $73,940 | $218,610 | >$239,200 |
| New Mexico | $208,600 | $383,340 | >$239,200 |
| New York | $86,590 | $283,190 | >$239,200 |
| North Carolina | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Ohio | $92,200 | $406,580 | >$239,200 |
| Oregon | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,450 | $152,600 | $203,840 |
| South Carolina | $175,800 | $323,840 | >$239,200 |
| Tennessee | $70,520 | $302,460 | >$239,200 |
| Texas | $77,100 | $275,700 | >$239,200 |
| Utah | $60,020 | $316,750 | >$239,200 |
| Vermont | $78,710 | $234,230 | >$239,200 |
| Washington | $77,300 | $304,650 | >$239,200 |
| Wisconsin | $84,440 | $377,410 | >$239,200 |
Even between cities, the salary of a neurologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for neurologists is Cincinnati, OH with an average salary of $458,250.The city with the lowest average salary for neurologists is Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area, TX with an average salary of $179,300.
Areas with highest average salaries for neurologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for neurologists
The number of neurologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of neurologists has increased by 2,230. On average, the number of neurologists has been increasing by 10.4% each year. The salary of neurologists has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of neurologists has increased by $3,810. On average, the salary of neurologists has been increasing by 0.5% each year.
Neurologists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for neurologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
$89,890 per year
$270,560 per year
$86,600 per year
$89,020 per year
$123,840 per year
$343,990 per year
