Neurologists pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $429,040 or more. The middle half of neurologists in Phoenix earn between $225,730 and $409,610.
- $78K10th
- $226K25th
- $410KMedian
- $410K75th
- $429K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $344,530 | $28,711 | $165.64 |
| Median | $409,610 | $34,134 | $196.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $225,730 | $18,811 | $108.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $409,610 | $34,134 | $196.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Neurologists pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Neurologists in Phoenix earn 4% less than the Arizona average ($358,190) and 29% more than the U.S. average ($267,630). At the median the gap is +65% against the U.S. median of $248,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $344,530 | $409,610 | $78,270 | $429,040 | 70 |
| Arizona | $358,190 | $409,610 | $78,270 | $429,050 | 80 |
| United States | $267,630 | $248,560 | $83,370 | $450,780 | 10,590 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Neurologists salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $344,530, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $234,855 a year, or $19,571 a month and $9,033 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for neurologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $344,530 buys what about $333,472 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 8.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 1.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Neurologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Riverside, CA$168,740
- Salt Lake City, UT$388,860
- Denver, CO$344,000
- San Francisco, CA$158,930
- Dallas, TX$327,030
- Houston, TX$268,540
Highest-paying cities for neurologists
Buffalo, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($448,720).
- Buffalo, NY$448,720
- Memphis, TN$439,130
- Salt Lake City, UT$388,860
- Cleveland, OH$367,340
- Burlington, VT$345,410
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Neurologists salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do neurologists make an hour in Phoenix?
$165.64 an hour on average, and $196.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level neurologists salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $225,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the neurologists take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $234,855 a year ($19,571 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $344,530.
Do neurologists earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% more than the U.S. average for this job ($267,630).
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; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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