SOC 29-1217 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Neurologists — Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
At $354,760 a year, the median wage for Neurologists in Anchorage, AK sits 42.7% above the national figure of $248,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $354,760 a year, the median wage for Neurologists in Anchorage, AK sits 42.7% above the national figure of $248,560. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $161,120 and $519,990. The lowest tenth earn under $71,990, while the highest tenth earn more than $547,200.
Of the 425 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 3rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,990 | −71.0% |
| 25th | $161,120 | −35.2% |
| Median (50th) | $354,760 | +42.7% |
| 75th | $519,990 | +109.2% |
| 90th | $547,200 | +120.1% |
| Mean | $336,300 | +35.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Anchorage run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $354,760 buys what $346,445 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 39.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$354,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$346,445US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $354,760 a year, 42.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $71,990 to $547,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Neurologists in Anchorage, AK?
The median annual wage is $354,760, or $170.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $248,560, so pay in Anchorage, AK is 42.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Anchorage, AK earns more than $547,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $71,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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