Neurologists pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for neurologists is $119.50 an hour ($248,560 a year). About 10,590 people work in this job there.

$119.50Median hourly pay
$155,990–$357,990Middle half of workers, yearly
10,590People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for neurologists in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$40.08$83,370
25% of workers$75.00$155,990
Half of workers (median)$119.50$248,560
75% of workers$172.11$357,990
90% of workers$216.72$450,780

Best-paying states for neurologists

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Vermont$434,73040
Arizona$409,61080
Minnesota$381,670310
Texas$360,640660
California$357,0801,090
Colorado$356,250120
Alaska$354,760100
South Carolina$352,68040
Wisconsin$342,520130
Kentucky$338,850230

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for neurologists

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Physicians, All Other$265,930
General Internal Medicine Physicians$256,560
Pediatricians, General$210,040
Emergency Medicine Physicians$335,550
Psychiatrists$281,870
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$292,910
Psychologists, All Other$110,840
Cardiologists$496,010

Other job titles for this job

Adult and Pediatric NeurologistAdult NeurologistChild NeurologistEpileptologistGeneral NeurologistHeadache SpecialistNeurologistNeurology PhysicianNeurosurgery PhysicianOsteopathic NeurologistPediatric NeurologistPediatric Neurology Physician

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.