Neurologists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for neurologistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $267,630 ≈ $129/hr
National median salary $248,560
Total employment 10,590 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +5.4%
Faster than average
Annual openings 300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 8,300 → 8,800 (+500)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Arizona$358,190
- South Carolina$354,250
- Vermont$344,860
- Colorado$336,450
- Alaska$335,530
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$131,410
- New York$204,900
- Florida$241,970
- New Jersey$243,370
- Illinois$258,020
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $358,190 | $409,610 | $172 | +33.8% | 80 |
| 2 | South Carolina | $354,250 | $352,680 | $170 | +32.4% | 40 |
| 3 | Vermont | $344,860 | $434,730 | $166 | +28.9% | 40 |
| 4 | Colorado | $336,450 | $356,250 | $162 | +25.7% | 120 |
| 5 | Alaska | $335,530 | $354,760 | $161 | +25.4% | 100 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $330,010 | $381,670 | $159 | +23.3% | 310 |
| 7 | Texas | $325,270 | $360,640 | $156 | +21.5% | 660 |
| 8 | California | $306,860 | $357,080 | $148 | +14.7% | 1,090 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $305,290 | $342,520 | $147 | +14.1% | 130 |
| 10 | Indiana | $303,170 | $220,210 | $146 | +13.3% | 360 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $301,190 | $338,850 | $145 | +12.5% | 230 |
| 12 | Arkansas | $296,780 | $317,880 | $143 | +10.9% | 70 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $292,700 | $229,670 | $141 | +9.4% | 220 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $284,770 | $325,550 | $137 | +6.4% | 180 |
| 15 | Maryland | $281,640 | $302,840 | $135 | +5.2% | — |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $276,260 | $332,000 | $133 | +3.2% | 50 |
| 17 | Washington | $274,740 | $327,140 | $132 | +2.7% | 180 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $274,340 | $320,680 | $132 | +2.5% | 120 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $266,560 | $269,270 | $128 | -0.4% | 80 |
| 20 | Illinois | $258,020 | $237,080 | $124 | -3.6% | 240 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $243,370 | $222,120 | $117 | -9.1% | 140 |
| 22 | Florida | $241,970 | $322,750 | $116 | -9.6% | 520 |
| 23 | New York | $204,900 | $155,990 | $99 | -23.4% | 2,810 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $131,410 | $63,500 | $63 | -50.9% | 60 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 39 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $535,950 | $439,130 | 30 |
| 2 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $451,510 | $448,720 | 80 |
| 3 | Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $434,730 | $345,410 | — |
| 4 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $409,610 | $344,530 | 70 |
| 5 | Toledo, OH | $388,860 | $329,750 | 60 |
| 6 | Cleveland, OH | $383,420 | $367,340 | — |
| 7 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $376,490 | $388,860 | 50 |
| 8 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $365,500 | $336,990 | — |
| 9 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $360,640 | $327,030 | 300 |
| 10 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $356,250 | $344,000 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing neurologistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $340,880 | $292,100 | 60 |
| 2 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $340,880 | $270,980 | 50 |
| 3 | Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $313,320 | $285,380 | 290 |
| 4 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $313,320 | $285,380 | 290 |
| 5 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $313,310 | $285,560 | 290 |
| 6 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $276,020 | $274,880 | 2,470 |
| 7 | Hospitals | $274,270 | $269,510 | 2,890 |
| 8 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $273,470 | $274,970 | 2,410 |
| 9 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $271,290 | $269,050 | 2,830 |
| 10 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $262,860 | $272,750 | 9,700 |
| 11 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $258,760 | $271,640 | 9,840 |
| 12 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $248,560 | $272,760 | 6,930 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do neurologists make in the U.S.?
The median neurologists salary in the United States is $248,560 per year (mean $267,630), and about 80% earn between $83,370 and $450,780.
How much do neurologists make per hour?
Roughly $129 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $267,630 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays neurologists the most?
Arizona has the highest average pay for neurologists at $358,190 per year (median $409,610).
What is the job outlook for neurologists?
Employment is projected to change +5.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 300 openings per year.
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