Neurologists Salary
In Colorado, neurologists earn $356,250 at the median, or about $171.27 an hour. The range runs from $187K at the entry level to $477K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.71), that's roughly $343,506 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,832/month, or 8.8% of estimated take-home pay.
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What this looks like in Colorado
Colorado sits well above the national pay line for neurologists, local pay runs about 43% higher than the U.S. median of $249K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,832/month, 9.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 103.71) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Colorado offers a genuinely strong financial position for neurologists at the median.
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Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $187K. Mid-career wages sit at $356K. Top earners bring in $477K or more, a $291K spread from bottom to top.
Neurologists salary by metro in Colorado
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $356K | +0% | 60 |
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Can a neurologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
Yes — at the median salary of $356K, rent takes 9.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,832/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for neurologists in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new neurologists typically earn — is $187K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $10,900/month. At HUD’s $1,832/month FMR, rent would take 17% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is neurologist a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 43% above the national median — $356K here vs. $249K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for neurologists?
Colorado pays $356K median vs. the U.S. average of $249K — that’s +43%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.71), the purchasing-power equivalent is $344K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do neurologists make in Colorado?
The median is $356,250 a year, that works out to about $171 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $186,700, and experienced neurologists can clear $477,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $356K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $19,508/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,832/month, which eats 9.4% 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 Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 103.71 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median neurologists salary is worth about $343,506 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.