Neurology Salary Data
Median Salary
$435,000
Average Salary
$430,406
Salary Range
Percentiles
Breakdown
How much does a Neurologist make?
As of June 30, 2025, a Neurologist in the United States earns an average of $435,000 per year ($36,250 monthly). Based on an average 47-hour work week, this translates to approximately $177 per hour.
Salary Range and Distribution
Based on 60 verified physician salary submissions, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $400,000 to $460,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $700,000 annually. The majority of Neurology salaries fall between $400,000 (25th percentile) and $460,000 (75th percentile).
Career Growth and Advancement
The salary difference between early-career and experienced Neurology physicians is significant. Entry-level positions start at $410,684, while those with 9+ years of experience earn an average of $441,026 - a 7% increase. This substantial growth reflects the value of experience and skill development in the field.
Practice Settings and Compensation Structure
Base salary makes up 84% of total compensation ($359,489), with the remainder coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and other incentives.
Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance
Neurology physicians report high career satisfaction, rating their specialty 4.0 out of 5, with 92% saying they would choose this specialty again.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 60 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $435,000
Physician Satisfaction in Neurology
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Neurology physicians (1-5 scale).
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Neurology physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Career Satisfaction
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
Primary Challenges
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Salary Comparison
Location Statistics
Average Salary
$430,406
Median Salary
$435,000
Salary Range
$400,000 - $460,000
National Comparison
National Average
$430,406
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
60 local / 60 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $461,791 | 27 submissions |
| Academic | $409,040 | 25 submissions |
| Private Practice | $391,250 | 8 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
Salary by Experience Level
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $423,333 | 6 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $367,052 | 7 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $444,688 | 32 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $436,667 | 12 submissions |
| 16+ years | $415,000 | 3 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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Subspecialty Comparison
MS
Sleep
Neurocritical
Movement Disorders
Epilepsy
| Subspecialty | Average Salary | Sample Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS | $473,750 | 4 submissions | Focuses on specialized ms procedures and treatments within neurology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Sleep | $456,875 | 8 submissions | Focuses on specialized sleep procedures and treatments within neurology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Neurocritical | $434,000 | 10 submissions | Focuses on specialized neurocritical procedures and treatments within neurology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Movement Disorders | $420,556 | 9 submissions | Focuses on specialized movement disorders procedures and treatments within neurology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Epilepsy | $413,100 | 10 submissions | Focuses on specialized epilepsy procedures and treatments within neurology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
* Subspecialties with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.
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* Salary data is updated monthly based on verified physician submissions.
Neurology Salary by State
Alabama
$410,000/year
1 reports
Arizona
$440,000/year
8 reports
California
$490,000/year
4 reports
Florida
$440,000/year
6 reports
Georgia
$460,000/year
14 reports
Idaho
$350,000/year
1 reports
Illinois
$420,000/year
4 reports
Indiana
$605,000/year
1 reports
Iowa
$395,000/year
3 reports
Massachusetts
$370,000/year
3 reports
Missouri
$340,000/year
1 reports
Montana
$410,000/year
1 reports
New Mexico
$400,000/year
1 reports
Oregon
$420,000/year
2 reports
Pennsylvania
$380,000/year
2 reports
Texas
$450,000/year
5 reports
Unknown
$450,000/year
1 reports
Vermont
$400,000/year
1 reports
Washington
$700,000/year
1 reports
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