Neurologist Salary

The average Neurologist Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Neurologists work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and medical offices.  A physician or surgeon salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. Area of specialization also plays a part in how much they earn with pediatric neurologists commanding more per hour than a neurologist.   The assumption was made that the Neurologists reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year.

Neurologist Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data

Hourly

Neurologist median salary is $85.85 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $70 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $100 per hour.

Annually

On an annual basis Neurologists earn $178,564. The lowest 10% earn less than $150,000 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $208,000 per year.  These salaries are calculated as a mean or average.  Some sites report salaries as high as $300,000 for the more successful neurologist.

Lowest and Highest Neurologist Salary

The lowest paid Neurologists earn less with mean or average wages below $70 per hour.  Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors.  The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas.  The highest pay levels are found in major metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $100 per hour.  Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries.  

Top 5 States

The best states to earn a neurologist salary are lumped in with other specialty phyiscians and may vary slightly for neurologist vs phyisologist.  The 5 best states are Minnesota $206,000, South Dakota $204,000, Indiana $203,000, New Hampshire $201,000 and Nevada $200,000.

 Top 5 Metropolitan Areas

The top 5 cities to earn a neurologist salary are San Jose CA $214,903, Chicago IL $194,897, Seattle WA $198,879, Washington DC $191,732, Tampa FL $173,999

Other Industries that Employ Neurologists

The majority are employed in hospitals and clinics, A small number of neurologists work in federal service, military healthcare systems, and universities. 

Employment Data

It is estimated that there are over 19,000 Neurologists in the U.S. The majority of these are considered self employed.  

Where They Work

Of all the Neurologists employed in the United States the majority of them work in a private or group practice setting and can be found in clinics or medical office buildings.  A small number can be found working directly in hospitals or other medical centers.

Private Practice Vs Employment

Virtually all physicians are considered private practice or self-employed. A few Neurologists are employed by federal or state governments.  A small number may also be found in the military.

Benefits

Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. To see what a typical benefits package is worth  A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year.