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Neurosurgeon Career in California

Based on 21 verified physician submissions from California

78/ 100
$880,000
Median Salary
-2% vs national
4.3/5
Satisfaction
90%
Would Choose Again
0
BLS Employed in California

Neurosurgery Salary in California

25th Percentile
$870,000
Median
$880,000
75th Percentile
$1,000,000
View full California salary breakdown →

Practice Settings in California

SettingMedian SalaryCount
Private Practice$1,500,0006
Academic$975,0002
Hospital Employed$870,00013

SalaryDr Career Intelligence

Based on 21 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections

0
/ 100
Very Good

Score Breakdown

Salary
0
Satisfaction
0
Demand
0
Would Choose Again
0
Work-Life Balance
0
Training ROI
0
AI Resilience
0

Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 3.9% projected growth (as fast as average)

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According to SalaryDr, Neurosurgeons in California earn a median of $880,000 (2% below national median). Career Score: 78/100. The BLS reports 0 Neurosurgeons employed in California. Based on 21 verified physician submissions from salarydr.com/careers/neurosurgery/california.

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Specialties
  • All Physician Salaries
  • Salaries by City
  • General Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Cardiology
  • Salaries by State
  • Residency Salaries
For Dentists
  • All Dentist Salaries
  • Dental Salary Database
  • Dentist Salary by State
  • Submit Dental Salary
  • Dental Calculator
Tools
  • Salary Comparison
  • Financial Calculators
  • Take Home Calculator
  • Offer Analyzer
  • Compare Specialties
  • Salary Negotiation
Salary Data
  • Physician Careers
  • Salary Benchmarks
  • Salary Trends
  • Compensation Analysis
  • Lifestyle Insights
  • Compensation Components
  • Annual Report
  • Benchmark Reports
Community
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  • Latest Discussions
  • Submit Your Salary
  • Share Feedback
  • Salary FAQ
  • Physician Resources
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  • Contact
  • Partner with Us
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