Neurologist salary
What neurologists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$248,560$119.50 per hour
Average pay$267,630$128.67 per hour
Middle half earn$155,990 – $357,990Top 10%: $450,780+
Jobs10,590Employed nationwide
Neurologist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $354,760 | $170.56 | 100 | 0.3 |
| Arizona | $409,610 | $196.93 | 80 | 0.02 |
| Arkansas | $317,880 | $152.83 | 70 | 0.05 |
| California | $357,080 | $171.68 | 1,090 | 0.06 |
| Colorado | $356,250 | $171.27 | 120 | 0.04 |
| Connecticut | $320,680 | $154.18 | 120 | 0.07 |
| Florida | $322,750 | $155.17 | 520 | 0.05 |
| Georgia | – | – | 120 | 0.02 |
| Illinois | $237,080 | $113.98 | 240 | 0.04 |
| Indiana | $220,210 | $105.87 | 360 | 0.11 |
| Kansas | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 60 | 0.04 |
| Kentucky | $338,850 | $162.91 | 230 | 0.12 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 | 0.08 |
| Maryland | $302,840 | $145.60 | – | – |
| Michigan | – | – | 120 | 0.03 |
| Minnesota | $381,670 | $183.49 | 310 | 0.11 |
| Nebraska | $269,270 | $129.46 | 80 | 0.08 |
| New Jersey | $222,120 | $106.79 | 140 | 0.03 |
| New York | $155,990 | $75.00 | 2,810 | 0.29 |
| North Carolina | $325,550 | $156.52 | 180 | 0.04 |
| Ohio | – | – | 940 | 0.17 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 30 | 0.01 |
| South Carolina | $352,680 | $169.56 | 40 | 0.02 |
| Tennessee | $229,670 | $110.42 | 220 | 0.07 |
| Texas | $360,640 | $173.38 | 660 | 0.05 |
| Utah | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 100 | 0.06 |
| Vermont | $434,730 | $209.00 | 40 | 0.14 |
| Washington | $327,140 | $157.28 | 180 | 0.05 |
| West Virginia | $63,500 | $30.53 | 60 | 0.08 |
| Wisconsin | $342,520 | $164.68 | 130 | 0.04 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $451,510 | 80 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $409,610 | 70 |
| Toledo, OH | $388,860 | 60 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $376,490 | 50 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $360,640 | 300 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $356,250 | 60 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $337,810 | 70 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $337,600 | 90 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $335,420 | 120 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $331,080 | 130 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $316,840 | 70 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $277,960 | 120 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $239,200+ | 70 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $178,920 | 90 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $161,560 | 190 |
Metro areas with the most neurologists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 300 | $360,640 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 190 | $161,560 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 180 | $101,210 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 170 | $136,030 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 130 | $331,080 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 120 | $277,960 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 120 | $335,420 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 90 | $337,600 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 90 | $178,920 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 80 | $451,510 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 70 | $84,760 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 70 | $316,840 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 70 | $239,200+ |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 70 | $409,610 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 70 | $337,810 |
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Questions
How much does a neurologist make?
The median pay for neurologists in the U.S. was $248,560 a year ($119.50 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $155,990 and $357,990.
Which states pay neurologists the most?
The highest pay was in Vermont ($434,730), Arizona ($409,610), Minnesota ($381,670), Texas ($360,640), California ($357,080). The lowest was in West Virginia ($63,500), New York ($155,990), Indiana ($220,210).
How many neurologists are there in the U.S.?
About 10,590 people were employed as neurologists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.