Neurologists Salary
In Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, neurologists earn $75,800 at the median, or about $36.44 an hour. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $337K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $163K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 99.57), that's roughly $76,127 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,702/month, about 34.4% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $76K get you in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Albany-Schenectady-Troy’s Regional Price Parity (99.57). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Albany-Schenectady-Troy
Pay for neurologists in Albany-Schenectady-Troy runs about 70% below the U.S. median of $249K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,702/month, which is 35.1% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 99.57) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for neurologistss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for neurologists in metros near Albany-Schenectady-Troy, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $156K | $139K |
| Rochester | $76K | $78K |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $452K | $471K |
| Burlington-South Burlington | $435K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $337K or more, a $261K spread from bottom to top.
Neurologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Neurologists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $435K | +75% | 40 |
| Arizona | $410K | +65% | 80 |
| Minnesota | $382K | +54% | 310 |
| Texas | $361K | +45% | 660 |
| California | $357K | +44% | 1,090 |
| Colorado | $356K | +43% | 120 |
| Alaska | $355K | +43% | 100 |
| South Carolina | $353K | +42% | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $343K | +38% | 130 |
| Kentucky | $339K | +36% | 230 |
| District of Columbia | $332K | +34% | 50 |
| Washington | $327K | +32% | 180 |
| North Carolina | $326K | +31% | 180 |
| Florida | $323K | +30% | 520 |
| Connecticut | $321K | +29% | 120 |
| Arkansas | $318K | +28% | 70 |
| Maryland | $303K | +22% | N/A |
| Nebraska | $269K | +8% | 80 |
| Illinois | $237K | -5% | 240 |
| Tennessee | $230K | -8% | 220 |
| New Jersey | $222K | -11% | 140 |
| Indiana | $220K | -11% | 360 |
| New York | $156K | -37% | 2,810 |
| West Virginia | $64K | -74% | 60 |
Showing 1–10 of 24 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a neurologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $76K, rent takes 35.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,702/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,500/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for neurologists in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new neurologists typically earn — is $76K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,548/month. At HUD’s $1,702/month FMR, rent would take 37% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is neurologist a high-paying job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
Local pay runs 70% below the national median — $76K here vs. $249K nationally.
How does Albany-Schenectady-Troy compare to the national average for neurologists?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy pays $76K median vs. the U.S. average of $249K — that’s -70%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 99.57), the purchasing-power equivalent is $76K — below the national median.
How much do neurologists make in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY?
The median is $75,800 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,800, and experienced neurologists can clear $337,280. The mean (average) is $163,430, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $76K enough to live in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,846/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,702/month, which eats 35.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a neurologists salary go in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy has a Regional Price Parity of 99.57 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median neurologists salary is worth about $76,127 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do neurologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.