Neurologist salary in California
What neurologists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$357,080$171.68 per hour
vs U.S.+44%U.S. median $248,560
Middle half earn$302,620 – $357,080Top 10%: $357,080+
Jobs1,0900.88× the U.S. concentration
Neurologist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $79,410 | $38.18 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $104,320 | $50.16 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Neurologist pay in similar states
Texas · $360,640 Colorado · $356,250 Alaska · $354,760 South Carolina · $352,680 Wisconsin · $342,520 Kentucky · $338,850
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a neurologist make in California?
Neurologists in California earned a median of $357,080 a year ($171.68 an hour) in May 2025, 44% more than the national median of $248,560. The middle half earned $302,620 to $357,080.
Where in California do neurologists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at $239,200+.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.