SOC 29-1217 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Neurologists — Indianapolis
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
The median wage for Neurologists in Indianapolis, IN is $365,500 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 Indianapolis, IN is $365,500 per year, well above the national median of $248,560. The gap of 47.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $182,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $467,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $214,610 to $467,550.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 4th of 621 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $182,520 | −26.6% |
| 25th | $214,610 | −13.7% |
| Median (50th) | $365,500 | +47.0% |
| 75th | $467,550 | +88.1% |
| 90th | $467,550 | +88.1% |
| Mean | $336,990 | +35.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indianapolis run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $365,500 goes as far as $391,747 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 57.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$365,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$391,747US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $365,500 a year, 47.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $182,520 to $467,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Neurologists in Indianapolis, IN?
The median annual wage is $365,500, or $175.72 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 Indianapolis, IN is 47.0% 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 Indianapolis, IN earns more than $467,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $182,520 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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