Neurologists Salary
In Arizona, neurologists earn $409,610 at the median, or about $196.93 an hour. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $429K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.41), that's roughly $424,863 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,437/month, or 5.9% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $410K get you in Arizona?
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What this looks like in Arizona
Arizona sits well above the national pay line for neurologists, local pay runs about 65% higher than the U.S. median of $249K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,437/month, 6.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 96.41) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Arizona offers a genuinely strong financial position for neurologistss at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $410K. Top earners bring in $429K or more, a $351K spread from bottom to top.
Neurologists salary by metro in Arizona
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $410K | +0% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a neurologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Arizona?
Yes — at the median salary of $410K, rent takes 6.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,437/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for neurologists in Arizona?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new neurologists typically earn — is $78K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,696/month. At HUD’s $1,437/month FMR, rent would take 31% 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 Arizona?
Local pay is 65% above the national median — $410K here vs. $249K nationally.
How does Arizona compare to the national average for neurologists?
Arizona pays $410K median vs. the U.S. average of $249K — that’s +65%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.41), the purchasing-power equivalent is $425K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do neurologists make in Arizona?
The median is $409,610 a year, that works out to about $197 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,270, and experienced neurologists can clear $429,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $410K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $22,747/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 6.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a neurologists salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 96.41 (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 $424,863 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.