Neurologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for neurologists is $248,560, or $119.50 per hour. About 10,590 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $434,730 in Vermont to $63,500 in West Virginia.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 24 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $434,730 | $209.00 | 40 | 2.01 |
| 2 | Arizona | $409,610 | $196.93 | 80 | 0.35 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $381,670 | $183.49 | 310 | 1.56 |
| 4 | Texas | $360,640 | $173.38 | 660 | 0.69 |
| 5 | California | $357,080 | $171.68 | 1,090 | 0.88 |
| 6 | Colorado | $356,250 | $171.27 | 120 | 0.62 |
| 7 | Alaska | $354,760 | $170.56 | 100 | 4.46 |
| 8 | South Carolina | $352,680 | $169.56 | 40 | 0.28 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $342,520 | $164.68 | 130 | 0.63 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $338,850 | $162.91 | 230 | 1.72 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $332,000 | $159.62 | 50 | 0.94 |
| 12 | Washington | $327,140 | $157.28 | 180 | 0.76 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $325,550 | $156.52 | 180 | 0.52 |
| 14 | Florida | $322,750 | $155.17 | 520 | 0.77 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $320,680 | $154.18 | 120 | 1.02 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $317,880 | $152.83 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 17 | Maryland | $302,840 | $145.60 | — | — |
| 18 | Nebraska | $269,270 | $129.46 | 80 | 1.22 |
| 19 | Illinois | $237,080 | $113.98 | 240 | 0.58 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $229,670 | $110.42 | 220 | 1.00 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $222,120 | $106.79 | 140 | 0.48 |
| 22 | Indiana | $220,210 | $105.87 | 360 | 1.63 |
| 23 | New York | $155,990 | $75.00 | 2,810 | 4.25 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $63,500 | $30.53 | 60 | 1.15 |
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Same job family, ranked by national employment.
Frequently asked questions
How much do neurologists make?
The median annual wage for neurologists in the United States is $248,560, or $119.50 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $83,370, and the top 10% earn $450,780.
How many neurologists are employed in the U.S.?
About 10,590 people work as neurologists nationwide.
Which state pays neurologists the most?
Vermont pays the most at a median of $434,730, followed by Arizona ($409,610) and Minnesota ($381,670).
Which state pays neurologists the least?
West Virginia has the lowest median at $63,500.
Where are neurologists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Alaska at 4.46×.