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Job outlook for neonatologists in the United States
Are neonatologist jobs in demand?
Yes, neonatologist jobs are in demand. Neonatologist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Neonatologist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of neonatologist jobs and the average neonatologist salary over time.
Neonatologist jobs over time
Neonatologist job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 346 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 142 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,189 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,086 | 0.00% |
Average neonatologist salary over time
Neonatologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $195,377 | $93.93 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $190,633 | $91.65 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $187,417 | $90.10 | --5.0% |
| 2022 | $197,212 | $94.81 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $193,042 | $92.81 | +4.7% |
Neonatologist jobs by state
Most common states for neonatologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 30 | 2% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 29 | 2% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 22 | 2% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 14 | 2% |
| 5 | New York | 19,849,399 | 144 | 1% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 138 | 1% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 74 | 1% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 70 | 1% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 62 | 1% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 60 | 1% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 44 | 1% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 39 | 1% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 36 | 1% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 35 | 1% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 33 | 1% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 22 | 1% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 9 | 1% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 8 | 1% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for neonatologists
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bettendorf | 2 | 6% | $290,270 |
| 2 | Melrose | 1 | 4% | $223,537 |
| 3 | Mishawaka | 1 | 2% | $289,545 |
| 4 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $151,867 |
| 5 | Las Cruces | 1 | 1% | $157,181 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $163,498 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $197,404 |
| 8 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $227,931 |
| 9 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $235,787 |
| 10 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $283,146 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $174,014 |
| 12 | Raleigh | 1 | 0% | $198,194 |