Neurologists Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)
Neurologistss in the United States earn a median salary of $80,090/year ($38.5/hr). Salaries range from $65,280 to $228,470 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.
$65K
10th percentile
$74K
25th percentile
$80K
Median
$195K
75th percentile
$228K
90th percentile
Neurologists salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $235K | $112.82/hr | 290 |
| Tennessee | $228K | $109.78/hr | 290 |
| New York | $215K | $103.28/hr | 1,130 |
| New Jersey | $213K | $102.5/hr | 190 |
| Florida | $166K | $79.74/hr | - |
| Pennsylvania | $141K | $67.78/hr | - |
| California | $125K | $60.02/hr | - |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $231K | 80 |
| Worcester, MA | $228K | 60 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $228K | 180 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $215K | 920 |