Neurologist salary in New York
What neurologists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$155,990$75.00 per hour
vs U.S.−37%U.S. median $248,560
Middle half earn$155,990 – $223,320Top 10%: $377,570+
Jobs2,8104.25× the U.S. concentration
Neurologist pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $451,510 | $217.07 | 80 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $75,800 | $36.44 | 40 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $155,990 | $75.00 | – |
| Rochester, NY | $75,890 | $36.49 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Neurologist pay in similar states
Kansas · $239,200+ Maine · $239,200+ Illinois · $237,080 Tennessee · $229,670 New Jersey · $222,120 Indiana · $220,210
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a neurologist make in New York?
Neurologists in New York earned a median of $155,990 a year ($75.00 an hour) in May 2025, 37% less than the national median of $248,560. The middle half earned $155,990 to $223,320.
Where in New York do neurologists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY at $451,510.
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.