SOC 29-1217 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Neurologists — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 1 metro areas compared
At $239,200, median pay for Neurologists in Pennsylvania tracks the national median of $248,560 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $239,200, median pay for Neurologists in Pennsylvania tracks the national median of $248,560 closely. Pay ranges from under $239,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $239,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $239,200 to $239,200.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.08 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Pennsylvania ranks number 22nd out of 29 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $239,200. Of the 778 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 13th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | −3.8% |
| 25th | $239,200 | −3.8% |
| Median (50th) | $239,200+ | −3.8% |
| 75th | $239,200 | −3.8% |
| 90th | $239,200 | −3.8% |
| Mean | $239,200 | −3.8% |
A median marked with “+” is reported at or above the highest wage the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $239,200 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $239,200 goes as far as $245,082 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$239,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$245,082US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $239,200 a year, 3.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $239,200 to $239,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 29 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $239,200.
- The median is reported at or above the ceiling the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Neurologists in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $239,200, or $115.00 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 Pennsylvania is 3.8% lower. 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 Pennsylvania earns more than $239,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $239,200 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 Philadelphia, at $239,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. 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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