Neurologists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $248,560 · Median hourly: $119.50 · Employment: 10,590
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,370 | $40.08 |
| 25th | $155,990 | $75.00 |
| Median | $248,560 | $119.50 |
| 75th | $357,990 | $172.11 |
| 90th | $450,780 | $216.72 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1217
- Total U.S. employment: 10,590
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $83,370, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $450,780 — a 5.4x gap between entry-level and top earners.
At $119.50 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $248,560 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $248,560.
Neurologists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $354,760 | $170.56 | +42.7% | 100 |
| Arizona | $409,610 | $196.93 | +64.8% | 80 |
| Arkansas | $317,880 | $152.83 | +27.9% | 70 |
| California | $357,080 | $171.68 | +43.7% | 1,090 |
| Colorado | $356,250 | $171.27 | +43.3% | 120 |
| Connecticut | $320,680 | $154.18 | +29.0% | 120 |
| District of Columbia | $332,000 | $159.62 | +33.6% | 50 |
| Florida | $322,750 | $155.17 | +29.8% | 520 |
| Georgia | — | — | — | 120 |
| Illinois | $237,080 | $113.98 | -4.6% | 240 |
| Indiana | $220,210 | $105.87 | -11.4% | 360 |
| Kansas | — | — | — | 60 |
| Kentucky | $338,850 | $162.91 | +36.3% | 230 |
| Maine | — | — | — | 50 |
| Maryland | $302,840 | $145.60 | +21.8% | 0 |
| Michigan | — | — | — | 120 |
| Minnesota | $381,670 | $183.49 | +53.6% | 310 |
| Nebraska | $269,270 | $129.46 | +8.3% | 80 |
| New Jersey | $222,120 | $106.79 | -10.6% | 140 |
| New York | $155,990 | $75.00 | -37.2% | 2,810 |
| North Carolina | $325,550 | $156.52 | +31.0% | 180 |
| Ohio | — | — | — | 940 |
| Oregon | — | — | — | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | — | — | — | 30 |
| South Carolina | $352,680 | $169.56 | +41.9% | 40 |
| Tennessee | $229,670 | $110.42 | -7.6% | 220 |
| Texas | $360,640 | $173.38 | +45.1% | 660 |
| Utah | — | — | — | 100 |
| Vermont | $434,730 | $209.00 | +74.9% | 40 |
| Washington | $327,140 | $157.28 | +31.6% | 180 |
| West Virginia | $63,500 | $30.53 | -74.5% | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $342,520 | $164.68 | +37.8% | 130 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for neurologists?
The median annual wage for neurologists is $248,560 ($119.50 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays neurologists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many neurologists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 10,590 neurologists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do neurologists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $119.50. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.