Neurologist salary: how much does a neurologist make?
A neurologist in the US earns a median of $248,560 a year, about $119.50 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,370 and the top 10% earn over $450,780. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, Vermont, has a median of $434,730.
Neurologist pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure ÷ 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does a neurologist make an hour?
The median neurologist earns $119.50 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $40.08 for the lowest-paid 10% to $216.72 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $83,370 | $40.08 |
| Lower 25% | $155,990 | $75.00 |
| Median (typical) | $248,560 | $119.50 |
| Upper 25% | $357,990 | $172.11 |
| Top 10% | $450,780 | $216.72 |
Neurologist salary by state
Median annual pay for neurologists by state, from BLS May 2025 data. “Not published” means BLS did not release a figure for that state, usually because too few employers reported this job there.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Not published | – |
| Alaska | $354,760 | $170.56 |
| Arizona | $409,610 | $196.93 |
| Arkansas | $317,880 | $152.83 |
| California | $357,080 | $171.67 |
| Colorado | $356,250 | $171.27 |
| Connecticut | $320,680 | $154.17 |
| Delaware | Not published | – |
| District of Columbia | $332,000 | $159.62 |
| Florida | $322,750 | $155.17 |
| Georgia | Not published | – |
| Hawaii | Not published | – |
| Idaho | Not published | – |
| Illinois | $237,080 | $113.98 |
| Indiana | $220,210 | $105.87 |
| Iowa | Not published | – |
| Kansas | Not published | – |
| Kentucky | $338,850 | $162.91 |
| Louisiana | Not published | – |
| Maine | Not published | – |
| Maryland | $302,840 | $145.60 |
| Massachusetts | Not published | – |
| Michigan | Not published | – |
| Minnesota | $381,670 | $183.50 |
| Mississippi | Not published | – |
| Missouri | Not published | – |
| Montana | Not published | – |
| Nebraska | $269,270 | $129.46 |
| Nevada | Not published | – |
| New Hampshire | Not published | – |
| New Jersey | $222,120 | $106.79 |
| New Mexico | Not published | – |
| New York | $155,990 | $75.00 |
| North Carolina | $325,550 | $156.51 |
| North Dakota | Not published | – |
| Ohio | Not published | – |
| Oklahoma | Not published | – |
| Oregon | Not published | – |
| Pennsylvania | Not published | – |
| Rhode Island | Not published | – |
| South Carolina | $352,680 | $169.56 |
| South Dakota | Not published | – |
| Tennessee | $229,670 | $110.42 |
| Texas | $360,640 | $173.38 |
| Utah | Not published | – |
| Vermont | $434,730 | $209.00 |
| Virginia | Not published | – |
| Washington | $327,140 | $157.28 |
| West Virginia | $63,500 | $30.53 |
| Wisconsin | $342,520 | $164.67 |
| Wyoming | Not published | – |
Highest-paying states for neurologists
- Vermont: $434,730 median
- Arizona: $409,610 median
- Minnesota: $381,670 median
- Texas: $360,640 median
- California: $357,080 median
The lowest published medians are in West Virginia ($63,500), New York ($155,990), Indiana ($220,210), New Jersey ($222,120), Tennessee ($229,670). The most neurologist jobs are in New York (2,810 jobs), California (1,090 jobs), Texas (660 jobs), Florida (520 jobs), Indiana (360 jobs).
How much does a neurologist make a month?
At the median salary of $248,560, a neurologist earns about $20,713 a month, $9,560 every two weeks or $4,780 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced neurologist pay
New neurologists typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,370 a year and the lowest 25% under $155,990. The top 25% earn over $357,990 and the top 10% over $450,780. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
Neurologist salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| Neurologist | $248,560 |
| Anesthesiologist | $391,490 |
| Veterinarian | $130,100 |
| Chiropractor | $79,200 |
| Optometrist | $136,570 |
| Psychiatrist | $281,870 |
| Psychologist | $100,580 |
Neurologist take-home pay by state (2026)
2026 federal brackets and standard deduction, Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% plus 0.9% above $200,000 ($250,000 joint), and each state's 2026 income tax. Local income taxes, state disability or paid-leave payroll taxes and other deductions are not included. Estimate only, not tax advice.
Common questions
How much does a neurologist make?
The US median is $248,560 a year ($119.50 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a neurologist make an hour?
The median is about $119.50 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $40.08 and the top 10% about $216.72 an hour.
Which state pays neurologists the most?
Vermont has the highest median at $434,730, followed by Arizona ($409,610) and Minnesota ($381,670).
How much does a neurologist make a month?
At the US median of $248,560 a year, about $20,713 a month or $9,560 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level neurologist make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,370 a year and the lowest 25% under $155,990, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of neurologists make?
The top 10% earn over $450,780 a year; the top 25% earn over $357,990.
How much does a neurologist make in California, Texas, Florida and New York?
Median annual pay is $357,080 in California, $360,640 in Texas, $322,750 in Florida, $155,990 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 29-1217, “Neurologists”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.