SOC 29-1217 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Neurologists — Minnesota
Minnesota · 1 metro areas compared
In Minnesota the median wage for Neurologists reaches $381,670 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Minnesota the median wage for Neurologists reaches $381,670 a year. That is 53.6% more than the national median of $248,560. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $258,760 and $410,200. The lowest tenth earn under $80,410, while the highest tenth earn more than $442,500.
Employment stands at 310, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 29 states with published data for this occupation, Minnesota ranks 3rd by median wage. Minneapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $335,420. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 8th of 721 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,410 | −67.6% |
| 25th | $258,760 | +4.1% |
| Median (50th) | $381,670 | +53.6% |
| 75th | $410,200 | +65.0% |
| 90th | $442,500 | +78.0% |
| Mean | $330,010 | +32.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $335,420 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $381,670 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$381,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$387,089US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $381,670 a year, 53.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,410 to $442,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 29 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $335,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Neurologists in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $381,670, or $183.49 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 Minnesota is 53.6% 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 Minnesota earns more than $442,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,410 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 Minneapolis, at $335,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Minnesota. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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