SOC 29-1217 · May 2025 · United States
Neurologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Neurologists across the United States is $248,560 per year, measured over 10,590 jobs. The highest state median is in Vermont, at $434,730.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Neurologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 584.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Vermont pays $434,730 and West Virginia pays $63,500.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $434,730 | 40 | |
| 2 | Arizona | $409,610 | 80 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $381,670 | 310 | |
| 4 | Texas | $360,640 | 660 | |
| 5 | California | $357,080 | 1,090 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $356,250 | 120 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $354,760 | 100 | |
| 8 | South Carolina | $352,680 | 40 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $342,520 | 130 | |
| 10 | Kentucky | $338,850 | 230 |
States with the most Neurologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 2,810 | $155,990 | |
| 2 | California | 1,090 | $357,080 | |
| 3 | Texas | 660 | $360,640 | |
| 4 | Florida | 520 | $322,750 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 360 | $220,210 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | 310 | $381,670 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 240 | $237,080 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | 230 | $338,850 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 220 | $229,670 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 180 | $325,550 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis | $535,950 | 30 |
| 2 | Buffalo | $451,510 | 80 |
| 3 | Burlington | $434,730 | — |
| 4 | Phoenix | $409,610 | 70 |
| 5 | Toledo | $388,860 | 60 |
| 6 | Cleveland | $383,420 | — |
| 7 | Salt Lake City | $376,490 | 50 |
| 8 | Indianapolis | $365,500 | — |
| 9 | Dallas | $360,640 | 300 |
| 10 | Denver | $356,250 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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