Neurologists Salary
In Florida, neurologists earn $322,750 at the median, or about $155.17 an hour. The range runs from $81K at the entry level to $345K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.58), that's roughly $327,399 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,658/month, or 8.4% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $323K get you in Florida?
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What this looks like in Florida
Florida sits well above the national pay line for neurologists, local pay runs about 30% higher than the U.S. median of $249K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,658/month, 8.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 98.58) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Florida offers a genuinely strong financial position for neurologistss at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $81K. Mid-career wages sit at $323K. Top earners bring in $345K or more, a $264K spread from bottom to top.
Neurologists salary by metro in Florida
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $131K | -59% | N/A |
| Jacksonville | $101K | -69% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a neurologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Florida?
Yes — at the median salary of $323K, rent takes 8.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,658/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for neurologists in Florida?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new neurologists typically earn — is $81K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,862/month. At HUD’s $1,658/month FMR, rent would take 34% 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 Florida?
Local pay is 30% above the national median — $323K here vs. $249K nationally.
How does Florida compare to the national average for neurologists?
Florida pays $323K median vs. the U.S. average of $249K — that’s +30%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.58), the purchasing-power equivalent is $327K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do neurologists make in Florida?
The median is $322,750 a year, that works out to about $155 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $81,040, and experienced neurologists can clear $344,540. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $323K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $19,066/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 8.7% 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 Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 98.58 (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 $327,399 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.