SOC 29-1217 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Neurologists — Cleveland
Cleveland, OH · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Neurologists in Cleveland, OH is $383,420 per year, well above the national median of $248,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Neurologists in Cleveland, OH is $383,420 per year, well above the national median of $248,560. The gap of 54.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $165,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $536,730 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $383,420 to $383,420.
Toledo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $388,860. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 1st of 616 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $165,250 | −33.5% |
| 25th | $383,420 | +54.3% |
| Median (50th) | $383,420 | +54.3% |
| 75th | $383,420 | +54.3% |
| 90th | $536,730 | +115.9% |
| Mean | $367,340 | +47.8% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | $388,860 | 60 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $101,210 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cleveland run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $383,420 goes as far as $413,168 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 66.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$383,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$413,168US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $383,420 a year, 54.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $165,250 to $536,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Toledo, at $388,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Neurologists in Cleveland, OH?
The median annual wage is $383,420, or $184.34 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 Cleveland, OH is 54.3% 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 Cleveland, OH earns more than $536,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $165,250 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Toledo, at $388,860 per year.
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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