Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Neurology (N=90 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
89% of neurologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.0/5 and median salary of $400,000, based on 90 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$400,000
$410,702
$340,000
$450,000
Based on 90 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
79 of 89 respondents would choose neurology again
Based on 90 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from neurologists about their career and work-life balance.
“Level of expertise. Always being a consultant. Variety of cases. P”
On career & specialty — Verified Neurologist
“Administrative roles can be taken to lowest the call burden.”
On career & specialty — Verified Neurologist
“Consults 9-5 no nights.”
On work-life balance — Verified Neurologist
“Low pay in VHCOL area due to prestigious academic center. Hours per week manageable. However too many working weeks (20) and clinics (4/week) for a 0.8 FTE. ”
On work-life balance — Verified Neurologist
“7 on and off with EEG reads, covering tele stroke and stroke wards.”
On work-life balance — Verified Neurologist
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