Top 15 cities for neurologists by average salary
| Buffalo, NY | $448,720 |
|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | $439,130 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $388,860 |
| Cleveland, OH | $367,340 |
| Burlington, VT | $345,410 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $344,530 |
| Denver, CO | $344,000 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $336,990 |
| Anchorage, AK | $336,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $335,090 |
| Portland, OR | $331,670 |
| Toledo, OH | $329,750 |
| Dallas, TX | $327,030 |
| Charlotte, NC | $312,080 |
| Omaha, NE | $283,560 |
Map: Neurologists salary by metro area
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Neurologists salary by state
Arizona pays neurologists the most statewide, $358,190 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | n/a | n/a | 100 | 1 | $388,860 | $388,860 |
| Ohio | n/a | n/a | 940 | 3 | $367,340 | $186,460 |
| Arizona | $358,190 | $409,610 | 80 | 1 | $344,530 | $344,530 |
| South Carolina | $354,250 | $352,680 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Vermont | $344,860 | $434,730 | 40 | 1 | $345,410 | $345,410 |
| Colorado | $336,450 | $356,250 | 120 | 1 | $344,000 | $344,000 |
| Alaska | $335,530 | $354,760 | 100 | 1 | $336,300 | $336,300 |
| Oregon | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $331,670 | $331,670 |
| Minnesota | $330,010 | $381,670 | 310 | 1 | $335,090 | $335,090 |
| Texas | $325,270 | $360,640 | 660 | 2 | $327,030 | $268,540 |
| California | $306,860 | $357,080 | 1,090 | 2 | $168,740 | $158,930 |
| Wisconsin | $305,290 | $342,520 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $303,170 | $220,210 | 360 | 1 | $336,990 | $336,990 |
| Kentucky | $301,190 | $338,850 | 230 | 1 | $213,600 | $213,600 |
| Arkansas | $296,780 | $317,880 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $292,700 | $229,670 | 220 | 1 | $439,130 | $439,130 |
| North Carolina | $284,770 | $325,550 | 180 | 1 | $312,080 | $312,080 |
| Maryland | $281,640 | $302,840 | n/a | 1 | $279,460 | $279,460 |
| Washington, D.C. | $276,260 | $332,000 | 50 | 1 | $208,430 | $208,430 |
| Washington | $274,740 | $327,140 | 180 | 1 | $278,990 | $278,990 |
| Connecticut | $274,340 | $320,680 | 120 | 1 | $240,860 | $240,860 |
| Nebraska | $266,560 | $269,270 | 80 | 1 | $283,560 | $283,560 |
| Illinois | $258,020 | $237,080 | 240 | 1 | $242,360 | $242,360 |
| New Jersey | $243,370 | $222,120 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $241,970 | $322,750 | 520 | 2 | $254,260 | $157,940 |
| New York | $204,900 | $155,990 | 2,810 | 4 | $448,720 | $163,430 |
| West Virginia | $131,410 | $63,500 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Neurologists salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | $448,720 | $451,510 | $215.73 | 80 |
| Memphis, TN | $439,130 | $535,950 | $211.12 | 30 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $388,860 | $376,490 | $186.95 | 50 |
| Cleveland, OH | $367,340 | $383,420 | $176.61 | n/a |
| Burlington, VT | $345,410 | $434,730 | $166.06 | n/a |
| Phoenix, AZ | $344,530 | $409,610 | $165.64 | 70 |
| Denver, CO | $344,000 | $356,250 | $165.39 | 60 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $336,990 | $365,500 | $162.02 | n/a |
| Anchorage, AK | $336,300 | $354,760 | $161.68 | n/a |
| Minneapolis, MN | $335,090 | $335,420 | $161.10 | 120 |
| Portland, OR | $331,670 | $337,810 | $159.46 | 70 |
| Toledo, OH | $329,750 | $388,860 | $158.54 | 60 |
| Dallas, TX | $327,030 | $360,640 | $157.23 | 300 |
| Charlotte, NC | $312,080 | $337,600 | $150.04 | 90 |
| Omaha, NE | $283,560 | $316,840 | $136.33 | 70 |
| Baltimore, MD | $279,460 | $234,970 | $134.36 | 30 |
| Seattle, WA | $278,990 | $331,080 | $134.13 | 130 |
| Houston, TX | $268,540 | $277,960 | $129.11 | 120 |
| Miami, FL | $254,260 | $131,220 | $122.24 | n/a |
| Chicago, IL | $242,360 | $136,030 | $116.52 | 170 |
| Hartford, CT | $240,860 | $178,920 | $115.80 | 90 |
| Rochester, NY | $219,010 | $75,890 | $105.30 | n/a |
| Lexington, KY | $213,600 | $84,760 | $102.69 | 70 |
| Washington, DC | $208,430 | $161,560 | $100.21 | 190 |
| New York, NY | $192,140 | $155,990 | $92.37 | n/a |
| Cincinnati, OH | $186,460 | $101,210 | $89.64 | 180 |
| Riverside, CA | $168,740 | $79,410 | $81.13 | 40 |
| Albany, NY | $163,430 | $75,800 | $78.57 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $158,930 | $104,320 | $76.41 | n/a |
| Jacksonville, FL | $157,940 | $100,580 | $75.94 | 40 |
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Neurologists salary: questions
Where do neurologists make the most money?
In Buffalo, NY, with an average of $448,720 a year, among the 30 metro areas we cover.
What is the average neurologists salary in the U.S.?
$267,630 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $248,560, so half of neurologists earn more than that and half less.
What salary should neurologists ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of neurologists nationwide earn between $155,990 (25th percentile) and $357,990 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays neurologists the most?
Arizona, with a statewide average of $358,190 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is neurologists pay the lowest?
Jacksonville, FL, at $157,940 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1217.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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