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Neonatologist salary
Average neonatologist salary
$195,377
How much does a neonatologist make?
The average neonatologist salary in the United States is $195,377. Neonatologist salaries typically range between $61,000 and $616,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for neonatologists is $93.93 per hour.
Neonatologist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Neonatologists earn the highest average salary in North Dakota.
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Where can a Neonatologist earn more?
Neonatologist salary estimates from across the web
Average neonatologist salary by state
The average neonatologist salary in North Dakota, Alaska, and Wisconsin are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average neonatologist salary states are Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas.
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Highest paying states for neonatologists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $192,135 | $92.37 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $187,066 | $89.94 |
| 3 | Alaska | $191,899 | $92.26 |
| 4 | Michigan | $180,566 | $86.81 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $184,968 | $88.93 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $170,126 | $81.79 |
| 7 | Iowa | $177,657 | $85.41 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $167,747 | $80.65 |
| 9 | Montana | $170,756 | $82.09 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $172,043 | $82.71 |
| 11 | Indiana | $176,052 | $84.64 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $164,603 | $79.14 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $174,675 | $83.98 |
| 14 | Maine | $161,695 | $77.74 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $167,689 | $80.62 |
| 16 | Ohio | $165,365 | $79.50 |
| 17 | Washington | $163,782 | $78.74 |
| 18 | Illinois | $165,655 | $79.64 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $167,698 | $80.62 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $165,238 | $79.44 |
| 21 | Utah | $162,443 | $78.10 |
| 22 | Oregon | $158,571 | $76.24 |
| 23 | Vermont | $156,829 | $75.40 |
| 24 | Maryland | $165,481 | $79.56 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $152,557 | $73.34 |
| 26 | New York | $159,074 | $76.48 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $160,364 | $77.10 |
| 28 | Delaware | $155,910 | $74.96 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $150,723 | $72.46 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $163,757 | $78.73 |
| 31 | Missouri | $157,478 | $75.71 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | $159,801 | $76.83 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $144,718 | $69.58 |
| 34 | Georgia | $150,161 | $72.19 |
| 35 | Nevada | $144,457 | $69.45 |
| 36 | Virginia | $153,252 | $73.68 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $142,756 | $68.63 |
| 38 | Arizona | $145,079 | $69.75 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $162,090 | $77.93 |
| 40 | Idaho | $148,081 | $71.19 |
| 41 | California | $154,883 | $74.46 |
| 42 | Kansas | $149,078 | $71.67 |
| 43 | Colorado | $152,965 | $73.54 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $87,255 | $41.95 |
| 45 | Alabama | $143,546 | $69.01 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $144,029 | $69.24 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $135,755 | $65.27 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $131,006 | $62.98 |
| 49 | Texas | $136,035 | $65.40 |
| 50 | Florida | $122,551 | $58.92 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $136,173 | $65.47 |
Highest paying cities for neonatologists
The highest-paying cities for neonatologists are Grand Forks, ND, Minneapolis, MN, and Cedar Rapids, IA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks, ND | $377,360 | $181.42 |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $317,425 | $152.61 |
| 3 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $294,940 | $141.80 |
| 4 | Flint, MI | $292,665 | $140.70 |
| 5 | Gary, IN | $288,159 | $138.54 |
| 6 | Spokane, WA | $258,537 | $124.30 |
| 7 | Rockford, IL | $239,496 | $115.14 |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | $236,884 | $113.89 |
| 9 | Buffalo, NY | $232,737 | $111.89 |
| 10 | Harrisburg, PA | $226,264 | $108.78 |
| 11 | Boston, MA | $222,700 | $107.07 |
| 12 | Kansas City, MO | $214,230 | $103.00 |
| 13 | Denver, CO | $207,900 | $99.95 |
| 14 | Manassas, VA | $203,308 | $97.74 |
| 15 | Madera, CA | $202,949 | $97.57 |
| 16 | Wilmington, DE | $202,341 | $97.28 |
| 17 | Kansas City, KS | $198,441 | $95.40 |
| 18 | Atlanta, GA | $197,404 | $94.91 |
| 19 | Memphis, TN | $187,593 | $90.19 |
| 20 | Meridian, MS | $179,431 | $86.26 |
Neonatologist salary details
A neonatologist's salary ranges from $61,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $616,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a neonatologist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $616,000 | $51,333 | $296 |
| 75th Percentile | $357,000 | $29,750 | $172 |
| Average | $195,377 | $16,281 | $94 |
| 25th Percentile | $106,000 | $8,833 | $51 |
| 10th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
Highest paying neonatologist jobs
The highest paying types of neonatologists are cardiologist, rheumatologist, and oncologist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Physician | $164,598 | $13,717 | $79.13 | 43,775 |
| Pulmonary Physician | $220,773 | $18,398 | $106.14 | 57,339 |
| Doctor | $208,582 | $17,382 | $100.28 | 14,571 |
| Resident Physician In Radiology | $206,948 | $17,246 | $99.49 | 45,469 |
| Otolaryngologist | $276,134 | $23,011 | $132.76 | 2,652 |
| Cardiologist | $299,848 | $24,987 | $144.16 | 2,849 |
Which companies pay neonatologists the most?
Neonatologist salaries at Trinity Health and Billings Clinic are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average neonatologist salary at companies like Sanford Health and Altru Health System are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Health | $452,838 | $217.71 |
| 2 | Billings Clinic | $417,652 | $200.79 |
| 3 | Sanford Health | $413,371 | $198.74 |
| 4 | Altru Health System | $412,371 | $198.26 |
| 5 | Seattle Children's Healthcare System | $393,191 | $189.03 |
| 6 | UnityPoint Health | $381,310 | $183.32 |
| 7 | OSF HealthCare | $369,283 | $177.54 |
| 8 | Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health | $352,166 | $169.31 |
| 9 | Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center, Inc. | $343,007 | $164.91 |
| 10 | The Iowa Clinic | $332,310 | $159.76 |
| 11 | Spectrum Healthcare Resources | $326,132 | $156.79 |
| 12 | Delta Health - The Medical Center | $325,292 | $156.39 |
| 13 | Medical Imaging Associates Inc | $325,132 | $156.31 |
| 14 | Benefis Health System | $323,659 | $155.61 |
| 15 | Geisinger Medical Center | $321,619 | $154.62 |
| 16 | University of Southern Indiana | $321,472 | $154.55 |
| 17 | Florida Hospital Medical Group | $316,649 | $152.24 |
| 18 | Kadlec Regional Medical Center | $313,876 | $150.90 |
| 19 | Valley Children's | $312,729 | $150.35 |
| 20 | Baylor Scott & White Health | $310,408 | $149.23 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Neonatologist salary trends
The average neonatologist salary has risen by $23,111 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average neonatologist earned $172,266 annually, but today, they earn $195,377 a year. That works out to a 1% change in pay for neonatologists over the last decade.
Compare neonatologist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average neonatologist salary over time
Compare neonatologist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Neonatologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $195,000 | $93.93 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $191,000 | $91.65 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $187,000 | $90.10 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | $197,000 | $94.81 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $193,000 | $92.81 | +4.5% |
Recently added neonatologist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Health + Hospitals | Neonatologist | New York, NY | 12/15/2024 | $191,966 |
| Dignity Health | Neonatologist | Redding, CA | 12/14/2024 | $331,103 |
| Medcv | Neonatologist-Greater Indianapolis Area Lead Nicu | Indianapolis, IN | 12/11/2024 | $79,306 |
| Ohioacc | Neonatologist | Long Beach, CA | 12/11/2024 | $375,000 |
| IU Health | Neonatologist-Greater Indianapolis Area Lead Nicu | Indianapolis, IN | 12/10/2024 | $79,306 |
| Physician Affiliate Group of New York | Neonatologist | New York, NY | 12/06/2024 | $215,000 |
| Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine | Neonatologist | Fort Myers, FL | 12/05/2024 | $280,000 |
| Alexander Graham Bell Association for The Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Neonatologist | Yakima, WA | 12/04/2024 | $290,000 |
| Medsocieties | Neonatologist Needed In Upstate New York; Easy Train Ride To NYC | Middletown, NY | 12/04/2024 | $250,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Neonatologist-Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | 12/01/2024 | $313,050 |
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