Neurologists Salary
In Kentucky, neurologists earn $338,850 at the median, or about $162.91 an hour. The range runs from $73K at the entry level to $463K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.23), which stretches that salary to about $375,540 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,110/month, or 5.7% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $339K get you in Kentucky?
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What this looks like in Kentucky
Kentucky sits well above the national pay line for neurologists, local pay runs about 36% higher than the U.S. median of $249K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,110/month, 5.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.23 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Kentucky offers a genuinely strong financial position for neurologistss at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $73K. Mid-career wages sit at $339K. Top earners bring in $463K or more, a $390K spread from bottom to top.
Neurologists salary by metro in Kentucky
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $85K | -75% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a neurologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Kentucky?
Yes — at the median salary of $339K, rent takes 5.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,110/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for neurologists in Kentucky?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new neurologists typically earn — is $73K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,370/month. At HUD’s $1,110/month FMR, rent would take 25% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is neurologist a high-paying job in Kentucky?
Local pay is 36% above the national median — $339K here vs. $249K nationally.
How does Kentucky compare to the national average for neurologists?
Kentucky pays $339K median vs. the U.S. average of $249K — that’s +36%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.23), the purchasing-power equivalent is $376K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do neurologists make in Kentucky?
The median is $338,850 a year, that works out to about $163 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $72,830, and experienced neurologists can clear $463,040. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $339K enough to live in Kentucky?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $18,777/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 5.9% 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 Kentucky?
Kentucky has a Regional Price Parity of 90.23 (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 $375,540 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.