SOC 29-1217 · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Neurologists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$248,560
- 10th percentile
- $83,370
- 25th percentile
- $155,990
- Median
- $248,560
- 75th percentile
- $357,990
- 90th percentile
- $450,780
- Mean
- $267,630
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 10,590.
That median is 387.6% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 30 | $143,450 | $535,950 | $536,020 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 80 | $134,350 | $451,510 | $676,190 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | Not available | $99,410 | $434,730 | $483,920 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 70 | $78,270 | $409,610 | $429,040 |
| Toledo, OH | 60 | $75,340 | $388,860 | $523,690 |
| Cleveland, OH | Not available | $165,250 | $383,420 | $536,730 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 50 | $195,370 | $376,490 | $470,340 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | Not available | $182,520 | $365,500 | $467,550 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 300 | $148,460 | $360,640 | $451,610 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 60 | $157,910 | $356,250 | $461,300 |
| Anchorage, AK | Not available | $71,990 | $354,760 | $547,200 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 70 | $187,840 | $337,810 | $372,420 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 90 | $130,510 | $337,600 | $379,310 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 120 | $231,750 | $335,420 | $442,500 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 130 | $93,440 | $331,080 | $406,450 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 70 | $103,390 | $316,840 | $377,900 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 120 | $82,990 | $277,960 | $429,880 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 30 | $140,160 | $234,970 | $405,380 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 90 | $66,800 | $178,920 | $498,550 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 190 | $161,560 | $161,560 | $332,130 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 300 | $148,460 | $360,640 | $451,610 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 190 | $161,560 | $161,560 | $332,130 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 180 | $62,100 | $101,210 | $355,200 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 170 | $85,140 | $136,030 | $481,040 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 130 | $93,440 | $331,080 | $406,450 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 120 | $82,990 | $277,960 | $429,880 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 120 | $231,750 | $335,420 | $442,500 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 90 | $130,510 | $337,600 | $379,310 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 90 | $66,800 | $178,920 | $498,550 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 80 | $134,350 | $451,510 | $676,190 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 70 | $65,340 | $84,760 | $452,620 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 70 | $103,390 | $316,840 | $377,900 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 70 | $78,270 | $409,610 | $429,040 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 70 | $187,840 | $337,810 | $372,420 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | 60 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 60 | $157,910 | $356,250 | $461,300 |
| Toledo, OH | 60 | $75,340 | $388,860 | $523,690 |
| Worcester, MA | 60 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 50 | $195,370 | $376,490 | $470,340 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 40 | $99,410 | $434,730 | $483,920 |
| Arizona | 80 | $78,270 | $409,610 | $429,050 |
| Minnesota | 310 | $80,410 | $381,670 | $442,500 |
| Texas | 660 | $99,490 | $360,640 | $449,840 |
| California | 1,090 | $104,320 | $357,080 | $357,080 |
| Colorado | 120 | $186,700 | $356,250 | $477,280 |
| Alaska | 100 | $71,990 | $354,760 | $547,200 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $168,200 | $352,680 | $474,400 |
| Wisconsin | 130 | $76,630 | $342,520 | $495,650 |
| Kentucky | 230 | $72,830 | $338,850 | $463,040 |
| District of Columbia | 50 | $91,700 | $332,000 | $332,130 |
| Washington | 180 | $93,440 | $327,140 | $406,450 |
| North Carolina | 180 | $91,930 | $325,550 | $379,310 |
| Florida | 520 | $81,040 | $322,750 | $344,540 |
| Connecticut | 120 | $66,800 | $320,680 | $498,550 |
| Arkansas | 70 | $223,310 | $317,880 | $330,680 |
| Maryland | Not available | $140,160 | $302,840 | $405,380 |
| Nebraska | 80 | $122,020 | $269,270 | $377,880 |
| Illinois | 240 | $84,720 | $237,080 | $481,010 |
| Tennessee | 220 | $76,500 | $229,670 | $535,990 |
| New Jersey | 140 | $75,470 | $222,120 | $418,360 |
| Indiana | 360 | $74,790 | $220,210 | $516,670 |
| New York | 2,810 | $101,060 | $155,990 | $377,570 |
| West Virginia | 60 | $63,500 | $63,500 | $280,830 |
| Georgia | 120 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Kansas | 60 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Maine | 50 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Michigan | 120 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ohio | 940 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Oregon | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Utah | 100 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physicians, All Other
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Pharmacists
- Physical Therapists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Neurologists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Neurologists is $248,560. Employment is 10,590.
How does Neurologists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Neurologists is 387.6% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Neurologists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Memphis, TN-MS-AR is highest on this page's list at $535,950.