Neurologists pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $143,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $536,020 or more. The middle half of neurologists in Memphis earn between $345,260 and $535,990.
- $143K10th
- $345K25th
- $536KMedian
- $536K75th
- $536K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $439,130 | $36,594 | $211.12 |
| Median | $535,950 | $44,662 | $257.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $345,260 | $28,772 | $165.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $535,990 | $44,666 | $257.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Neurologists pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Neurologists in Memphis earn 50% more than the Tennessee average ($292,700) and 64% more than the U.S. average ($267,630). At the median the gap is +116% against the U.S. median of $248,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $439,130 | $535,950 | $143,450 | $536,020 | 30 |
| Tennessee | $292,700 | $229,670 | $76,500 | $535,990 | 220 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $439,130, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $302,342 a year, or $25,195 a month and $11,629 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $302,342 | $25,195 |
| Working in AR | $286,294 | $23,858 |
| Working in MS | $285,508 | $23,792 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for neurologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $439,130 buys what about $476,388 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 11.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 0.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Neurologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Lexington, KY$213,600
- Indianapolis, IN$336,990
- Cincinnati, OH$186,460
- Dallas, TX$327,030
- Chicago, IL$242,360
- 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 Memphis: questions
How much do neurologists make an hour in Memphis?
$211.12 an hour on average, and $257.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level neurologists salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $143,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $345,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the neurologists take-home pay in Memphis?
About $302,342 a year ($25,195 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $439,130. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do neurologists earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 64% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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