How much does a neurologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $119.50 an hour or $20,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $119.50
- Average (mean)
- $267,600
- Jobs
- 10,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,370 | $40.08 | |
| 25th | $156,000 | $75.00 | |
| Median | $248,600 | $119.50 | |
| 75th | $358,000 | $172.11 | |
| 90th | $450,800 | $216.72 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Vermont | $434,700 |
| Arizona | $409,600 |
| Minnesota | $381,700 |
| Texas | $360,600 |
| California | $357,100 |
| Colorado | $356,300 |
| Alaska | $354,800 |
| South Carolina | $352,700 |
| Wisconsin | $342,500 |
| Kentucky | $338,900 |
| District of Columbia | $332,000 |
| Washington | $327,100 |
| North Carolina | $325,600 |
| Florida | $322,800 |
| Connecticut | $320,700 |
| Arkansas | $317,900 |
| Maryland | $302,800 |
| Nebraska | $269,300 |
| Kansas | $239,200 |
| Maine | $239,200 |
| Oregon | $239,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200 |
| Utah | $239,200 |
| Illinois | $237,100 |
| Tennessee | $229,700 |
| New Jersey | $222,100 |
| Indiana | $220,200 |
| New York | $156,000 |
| West Virginia | $63,500 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $536,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $451,500 |
| Burlington, VT | $434,700 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $409,600 |
| Toledo, OH | $388,900 |
| Cleveland, OH | $383,400 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $376,500 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $365,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $360,600 |
| Denver, CO | $356,300 |
| Anchorage, AK | $354,800 |
| Portland, OR | $337,800 |
| Charlotte, NC | $337,600 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $335,400 |
| Seattle, WA | $331,100 |
In other countries
Neurologist belongs to the international group "Generalist medical practitioners".
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- Anesthesiologist$391,500
- Cardiologist$496,000
- Dermatologist$328,700
- Emergency Medicine Physician$335,600
- Family Medicine Physician$244,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$256,600
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$292,900
- Pediatrician$210,000
- Physician$312,400
- Psychiatrist$281,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a neurologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $119.50 ($248,600 a year).
How much does a neurologist make a month?
About $20,710 a month before tax, based on a median of $248,600 a year.
How much does a neurologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,370 or less a year ($40.08 an hour); the top 10% make $450,800 or more.
Which state pays neurologists the most?
Vermont, with a median of $434,700 a year, followed by Arizona ($409,600) and Minnesota ($381,700).
Which city pays neurologists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $536,000 a year.
How many neurologists are there in the United States?
About 10,590 people work as neurologists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.