How Much Does a Neurologist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$248,560
Neurologists in the U.S. earn a median of $248,560 a year, or $119.50 an hour. Half of neurologists earn more than $248,560 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $450,780.
Pay percentiles for neurologists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40.08 | $83,370 |
| 25th | $75.00 | $155,990 |
| 50th (median) | $119.50 | $248,560 |
| 75th | $172.11 | $357,990 |
| 90th | $216.72 | $450,780 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Neurologists (SOC 29-1217). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for neurologists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Maine | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Utah | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Vermont | $434,730 | $209.00 | +75% |
| Arizona | $409,610 | $196.93 | +65% |
| Minnesota | $381,670 | $183.49 | +54% |
| Texas | $360,640 | $173.38 | +45% |
| California | $357,080 | $171.68 | +44% |
| United States | $248,560 | $119.50 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. "+" marks wages above the highest figure BLS publishes ($239,200 a year / $115.00 an hour). Those states are listed first, alphabetically. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many neurologists are there?
BLS counts about 10,590 neurologists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in New York (2,810), California (1,090) and Ohio (940).
The mean (average) annual wage is $267,630, higher than the median of $248,560.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $20,713
- Biweekly
- $9,560
- Weekly
- $4,780
- Daily (8 hours)
- $956
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do neurologists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for neurologists is $119.50. The middle 50% earn between $75.00 and $172.11 an hour.
Which state pays neurologists the most?
Kansas, Maine, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Utah report a median wage of more than $239,200 for neurologists, the highest level BLS publishes, so an exact ranking among them is not available.
What is the starting salary for neurologists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of neurologists earn less than $83,370 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.