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Neurosurgeon salary
Average neurosurgeon salary
$365,411
How much does a neurosurgeon make?
The average neurosurgeon salary in the United States is $365,411. Neurosurgeon salaries typically range between $188,000 and $709,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for neurosurgeons is $175.68 per hour.
Neurosurgeon salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Neurosurgeons earn the highest average salary in North Dakota.
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Where can a Neurosurgeon earn more?
Neurosurgeon salary estimates from across the web
Average neurosurgeon salary by state
The highest-paying states for neurosurgeons are North Dakota, Minnesota, and Michigan. The lowest average neurosurgeon salary states are Virginia, Arkansas, and Florida.
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Highest paying states for neurosurgeons
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $224,428 | $107.90 |
| 2 | Maine | $217,094 | $104.37 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $215,391 | $103.55 |
| 4 | Alaska | $217,783 | $104.70 |
| 5 | Michigan | $218,336 | $104.97 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $219,596 | $105.58 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $211,641 | $101.75 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $206,759 | $99.40 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $209,793 | $100.86 |
| 10 | Iowa | $215,360 | $103.54 |
| 11 | Montana | $217,782 | $104.70 |
| 12 | Kansas | $212,290 | $102.06 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $209,438 | $100.69 |
| 14 | Indiana | $206,880 | $99.46 |
| 15 | Ohio | $211,605 | $101.73 |
| 16 | Washington | $212,861 | $102.34 |
| 17 | Idaho | $210,255 | $101.08 |
| 18 | Illinois | $210,981 | $101.43 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $202,658 | $97.43 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $205,403 | $98.75 |
| 21 | Georgia | $206,424 | $99.24 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $204,646 | $98.39 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $198,032 | $95.21 |
| 24 | Delaware | $207,858 | $99.93 |
| 25 | Vermont | $198,114 | $95.25 |
| 26 | Missouri | $204,804 | $98.46 |
| 27 | Alabama | $203,105 | $97.65 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $204,980 | $98.55 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $197,425 | $94.92 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $197,829 | $95.11 |
| 31 | Colorado | $209,289 | $100.62 |
| 32 | Utah | $201,919 | $97.08 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $194,716 | $93.61 |
| 34 | Oregon | $195,559 | $94.02 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $205,582 | $98.84 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $190,344 | $91.51 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $193,101 | $92.84 |
| 38 | Rhode Island | $202,437 | $97.33 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $199,770 | $96.04 |
| 40 | Massachusetts | $197,702 | $95.05 |
| 41 | New York | $191,592 | $92.11 |
| 42 | Arizona | $195,026 | $93.76 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $185,566 | $89.21 |
| 44 | Nevada | $184,643 | $88.77 |
| 45 | Texas | $192,616 | $92.60 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $118,487 | $56.96 |
| 47 | Florida | $184,866 | $88.88 |
| 48 | Maryland | $195,211 | $93.85 |
| 49 | Virginia | $187,571 | $90.18 |
| 50 | District of Columbia | $190,048 | $91.37 |
| 51 | California | $181,761 | $87.39 |
Highest paying cities for neurosurgeons
The highest-paying cities for neurosurgeons are Anchorage, AK, Bismarck, ND, and Duluth, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $581,950 | $279.78 |
| 2 | Bismarck, ND | $458,344 | $220.36 |
| 3 | Duluth, MN | $424,987 | $204.32 |
| 4 | Billings, MT | $416,947 | $200.46 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $399,453 | $192.04 |
| 6 | Mason City, IA | $386,002 | $185.58 |
| 7 | Detroit, MI | $365,578 | $175.76 |
| 8 | Madison, WI | $364,571 | $175.27 |
| 9 | Omaha, NE | $353,790 | $170.09 |
| 10 | Bangor, ME | $353,233 | $169.82 |
| 11 | Cleveland, OH | $331,926 | $159.58 |
| 12 | Williamsport, PA | $318,159 | $152.96 |
| 13 | Kansas City, MO | $310,782 | $149.41 |
| 14 | Huntington, WV | $300,492 | $144.47 |
| 15 | Atlanta, GA | $291,291 | $140.04 |
| 16 | Springfield, OR | $282,951 | $136.03 |
| 17 | Montgomery, AL | $273,339 | $131.41 |
| 18 | Lawrence, MA | $264,708 | $127.26 |
| 19 | Syracuse, NY | $263,880 | $126.87 |
| 20 | Jackson, MS | $258,082 | $124.08 |
Neurosurgeon salary details
A neurosurgeon's salary ranges from $188,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $709,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a neurosurgeon's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $709,000 | $59,083 | $341 |
| 75th Percentile | $518,000 | $43,167 | $249 |
| Average | $365,411 | $30,451 | $176 |
| 25th Percentile | $257,000 | $21,417 | $124 |
| 10th Percentile | $188,000 | $15,667 | $90 |
Highest paying neurosurgeon jobs
The highest paying types of neurosurgeons are foot and ankle surgeon, podiatric surgeon, and thoracic surgeon.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | $233,519 | $19,460 | $112.27 | 3,563 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $137,571 | $11,464 | $66.14 | 5,046 |
| Hand Surgeon | $327,248 | $27,271 | $157.33 | 22,502 |
| Thoracic Surgeon | $437,281 | $36,440 | $210.23 | 3,460 |
| Plastic Surgeon | $172,466 | $14,372 | $82.92 | 3,906 |
| Dental Surgeon | $279,537 | $23,295 | $134.39 | 32,596 |
Top companies hiring neurosurgeons now:
Which companies pay neurosurgeons the most?
Neurosurgeon salaries at Billings Clinic and OSF HealthCare are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average neurosurgeon salary at companies like Altru Health System and Sanford Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings Clinic | $545,471 | $262.25 |
| 2 | OSF HealthCare | $494,383 | $237.68 |
| 3 | Altru Health System | $439,133 | $211.12 |
| 4 | Sanford Health | $427,075 | $205.32 |
| 5 | Rochester Regional Health | $416,089 | $200.04 |
| 6 | Bay Regional Medical Center | $414,699 | $199.37 |
| 7 | Covenant HealthCare | $412,137 | $198.14 |
| 8 | Mayo Clinic | $406,035 | $195.21 |
| 9 | Overlake Medical Center & Clinics | $401,984 | $193.26 |
| 10 | Houston Methodist | $400,382 | $192.49 |
| 11 | CentraCare Health | $399,522 | $192.08 |
| 12 | Susquehanna Health | $393,557 | $189.21 |
| 13 | CHI Mercy Health | $390,479 | $187.73 |
| 14 | Lee Regional Health System | $388,748 | $186.90 |
| 15 | Geisinger Medical Center | $380,302 | $182.84 |
| 16 | The Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Association | $379,184 | $182.30 |
| 17 | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network | $372,063 | $178.88 |
| 18 | Western Maryland Health System Rehab | $371,202 | $178.46 |
| 19 | Catholic Health Initiatives - Colorado | $367,937 | $176.89 |
| 20 | S M D C St Mary's Duluth Clinic Health System Hospice & Palliative Care | $367,937 | $176.89 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Neurosurgeon salary trends
The average neurosurgeon salary has risen by $47,260 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average neurosurgeon earned $318,151 annually, but today, they earn $365,411 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for neurosurgeons over the last decade.
Compare neurosurgeon salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average neurosurgeon salary over time
Compare neurosurgeon salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Neurosurgeon salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $365,000 | $175.68 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $357,000 | $171.41 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $351,000 | $168.52 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $346,000 | $166.39 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | $348,000 | $167.07 | +2.1% |
Recently added neurosurgeon salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Association of Neurological Surgeons | Neurosurgery Position | Florence, AL | 12/12/2024 | $50,000 |
| MUSC Enterprise | Neurosurgeon-Musc Health Columbia Medical Center | Columbia, SC | 12/10/2024 | $20,000 |
| NSI Healthcare | Neurosurgeon | Houston, TX | 12/09/2024 | $400,000 |
| NSI Healthcare | Neurosurgeon | Colonial Heights, VA | 12/09/2024 | $400,000 |
| NSI Healthcare | Neurosurgeon | Salinas, CA | 12/09/2024 | $400,000 |
| Multicare Health System | Neurosurgeon- | Tacoma, WA | 12/04/2024 | $756,139 |
| Scpmg | Neurosurgeon Pediatrics | Los Angeles, CA | 11/25/2024 | $134,484 |
| Physician Affiliate Group of New York | General Neurosurgeon | New York, NY | 11/22/2024 | $430,900 |
| American Association of Neurological Surgeons | Neurosurgery Position | Florence, AL | 10/24/2024 | $50,000 |
| NYC Health + Hospitals | General Neurosurgeon | New York, NY | 10/24/2024 | $430,900 |
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