Explore Jobs
Find Specific Jobs
Explore Careers
Explore Professions
Best Companies
Explore Companies
Neurologist salary
Average neurologist salary
$255,616
How much does a neurologist make?
The average neurologist salary in the United States is $255,616. Neurologist salaries typically range between $140,000 and $465,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for neurologists is $122.89 per hour.
Neurologist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Neurologists earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
Level up your salary
Let Zippi find your next Neurologist job
Level up your salary
Let Zippi find your next Neurologist job
Where can a Neurologist earn more?
Neurologist salary estimates from across the web
Average neurologist salary by state
The average neurologist salary in Alaska, North Dakota, and Montana are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average neurologist salary states are New Mexico, New Jersey, and Vermont.
- State View
- County View
Highest paying states for neurologists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $218,468 | $105.03 |
| 2 | Alaska | $220,802 | $106.15 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $203,526 | $97.85 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $209,499 | $100.72 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $205,252 | $98.68 |
| 6 | Montana | $215,039 | $103.38 |
| 7 | Washington | $205,573 | $98.83 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $194,954 | $93.73 |
| 9 | Indiana | $193,543 | $93.05 |
| 10 | Iowa | $200,009 | $96.16 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $196,055 | $94.26 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $200,750 | $96.51 |
| 13 | Idaho | $202,682 | $97.44 |
| 14 | Maine | $191,194 | $91.92 |
| 15 | Michigan | $192,931 | $92.76 |
| 16 | Nebraska | $193,530 | $93.04 |
| 17 | Illinois | $198,649 | $95.50 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $189,377 | $91.05 |
| 19 | Nevada | $185,932 | $89.39 |
| 20 | Oregon | $190,825 | $91.74 |
| 21 | Utah | $194,491 | $93.51 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $190,962 | $91.81 |
| 23 | Georgia | $191,248 | $91.95 |
| 24 | Missouri | $190,339 | $91.51 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $180,781 | $86.91 |
| 26 | Ohio | $186,278 | $89.56 |
| 27 | Kansas | $187,069 | $89.94 |
| 28 | Colorado | $196,882 | $94.65 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $190,652 | $91.66 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $184,972 | $88.93 |
| 31 | New York | $185,837 | $89.34 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $180,754 | $86.90 |
| 33 | Alabama | $182,887 | $87.93 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $177,687 | $85.43 |
| 35 | Texas | $180,555 | $86.81 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $175,441 | $84.35 |
| 37 | Vermont | $171,720 | $82.56 |
| 38 | Massachusetts | $182,175 | $87.58 |
| 39 | Delaware | $186,120 | $89.48 |
| 40 | Florida | $175,971 | $84.60 |
| 41 | Maryland | $186,042 | $89.44 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $175,646 | $84.45 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $180,033 | $86.55 |
| 44 | Rhode Island | $181,250 | $87.14 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $168,540 | $81.03 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $120,532 | $57.95 |
| 47 | Arizona | $175,744 | $84.49 |
| 48 | District of Columbia | $182,128 | $87.56 |
| 49 | Virginia | $178,844 | $85.98 |
| 50 | New Jersey | $172,823 | $83.09 |
| 51 | California | $163,834 | $78.77 |
Highest paying cities for neurologists
The highest-paying cities for neurologists are Fargo, ND, Sioux Falls, SD, and Duluth, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo, ND | $334,492 | $160.81 |
| 2 | Sioux Falls, SD | $299,809 | $144.14 |
| 3 | Duluth, MN | $289,871 | $139.36 |
| 4 | Richland, WA | $285,956 | $137.48 |
| 5 | Des Moines, IA | $262,873 | $126.38 |
| 6 | Peoria, IL | $254,515 | $122.36 |
| 7 | Portland, OR | $247,929 | $119.20 |
| 8 | Omaha, NE | $246,512 | $118.52 |
| 9 | Grand Rapids, MI | $246,454 | $118.49 |
| 10 | Pueblo, CO | $245,038 | $117.81 |
| 11 | Charleston, WV | $241,656 | $116.18 |
| 12 | Bangor, ME | $239,937 | $115.35 |
| 13 | Indianapolis, IN | $239,543 | $115.16 |
| 14 | Kansas City, MO | $236,797 | $113.84 |
| 15 | Greenville, SC | $233,486 | $112.25 |
| 16 | Hartford, CT | $230,808 | $110.97 |
| 17 | Kansas City, KS | $230,160 | $110.65 |
| 18 | Buffalo, NY | $229,205 | $110.19 |
| 19 | Charlotte, NC | $227,455 | $109.35 |
| 20 | Cincinnati, OH | $222,823 | $107.13 |
Neurologist salary details
A neurologist's salary ranges from $140,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $465,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a neurologist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $465,000 | $38,750 | $224 |
| 75th Percentile | $350,000 | $29,167 | $168 |
| Average | $255,616 | $21,301 | $123 |
| 25th Percentile | $186,000 | $15,500 | $89 |
| 10th Percentile | $140,000 | $11,667 | $67 |
Highest paying neurologist jobs
The highest paying types of neurologists are pediatric neurologist, physician, president, and adult and pediatric neurologist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor | $208,582 | $17,382 | $100.28 | 14,571 |
Top companies hiring neurologists now:
Which companies pay neurologists the most?
Neurologist salaries at Billings Clinic and Freeman Health System are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average neurologist salary at companies like Mayo Clinic and Union Hospital of Cecil County are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings Clinic | $405,683 | $195.04 |
| 2 | Freeman Health System | $344,481 | $165.62 |
| 3 | Mayo Clinic | $344,155 | $165.46 |
| 4 | Union Hospital of Cecil County | $337,355 | $162.19 |
| 5 | Mercy Health | $329,095 | $158.22 |
| 6 | Missouri Delta Medical Center | $323,167 | $155.37 |
| 7 | Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County | $322,001 | $154.81 |
| 8 | UnitedHealth Group | $321,823 | $154.72 |
| 9 | Allina Health | $318,608 | $153.18 |
| 10 | Sanford Health | $318,298 | $153.03 |
| 11 | OSF HealthCare | $316,833 | $152.32 |
| 12 | Trinity Health | $316,319 | $152.08 |
| 13 | Punxsutawney Area Hospital | $314,571 | $151.24 |
| 14 | TJ Regional Health | $314,545 | $151.22 |
| 15 | MidMichigan Health | $314,352 | $151.13 |
| 16 | Cumberland Medical Center | $313,662 | $150.80 |
| 17 | Noran Neurological Clinic PA | $312,766 | $150.37 |
| 18 | Dignity Health | $302,504 | $145.43 |
| 19 | PeaceHealth | $300,535 | $144.49 |
| 20 | Rome Medical Group | $300,437 | $144.44 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Neurologist salary trends
The average neurologist salary has risen by $30,237 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average neurologist earned $225,379 annually, but today, they earn $255,616 a year. That works out to a 1% change in pay for neurologists over the last decade.
Compare neurologist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average neurologist salary over time
Compare neurologist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Neurologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $256,000 | $122.89 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $249,000 | $119.91 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $245,000 | $117.89 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | $258,000 | $124.05 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $253,000 | $121.42 | +4.5% |
Recently added neurologist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Mason Franciscan Health | Neurologist | Burien, WA | 12/18/2024 | $259,205 |
| Optum | Neurologist-Optum NY | Lake Success, NY | 12/17/2024 | $284,306 |
| Starling Physicians | Neurologist | Fine, NY | 12/16/2024 | $300,000 |
| Adventist Health System | PRN Neurologist, Ahmg Orthopedics & Spine at Meridian | Parker, CO | 12/15/2024 | $306,831 |
| 3304 Home Health Wa Spokane | Neurologist | Walla Walla, WA | 12/15/2024 | $260,686 |
| All Care Consultants, Inc. | Neurologist | Tampa, FL | 12/15/2024 | $400,000 |
| All Care Consultants, Inc. | Neurologist | Passaic, NJ | 12/15/2024 | $350,000 |
| All Care Consultants, Inc. | Neurologist | Columbus, OH | 12/15/2024 | $521,750 |
| Hrhcare | Neurologist | New York, NY | 12/15/2024 | $175,000 |
| 8011 Anesthesiology Tx | Neurologist | Walla Walla, WA | 12/13/2024 | $260,686 |
Neurologist salary FAQs
Search for neurologist jobs