Neurologists Salary
In Memphis, TN-MS-AR, neurologists earn $535,950 at the median, or about $257.67 an hour. The range runs from $143K at the entry level to $536K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.18), which stretches that salary to about $581,417 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,274/month, or 3.8% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $536K get you in Memphis?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Memphis’s Regional Price Parity (92.18). 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 Memphis
Memphis sits well above the national pay line for neurologists, local pay runs about 116% higher than the U.S. median of $249K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,274/month, 4.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.18 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Memphis offers a genuinely strong financial position for neurologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for neurologists in metros near Memphis, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $338K | $347K |
| Lexington-Fayette | $85K | $91K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Memphis, TN-MS-AR
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $143K. Mid-career wages sit at $536K. Top earners bring in $536K or more, a $393K 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 Memphis?
Yes — at the median salary of $536K, rent takes 4.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,274/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for neurologists in Memphis?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new neurologists typically earn — is $143K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $8,607/month. At HUD’s $1,274/month FMR, rent would take 15% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is neurologist a high-paying job in Memphis?
Local pay is 116% above the national median — $536K here vs. $249K nationally.
How does Memphis compare to the national average for neurologists?
Memphis pays $536K median vs. the U.S. average of $249K — that’s +116%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.18), the purchasing-power equivalent is $581K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do neurologists make in Memphis, TN-MS-AR?
The median is $535,950 a year, that works out to about $258 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $143,450, and experienced neurologists can clear $536,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $536K enough to live in Memphis?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $30,196/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,274/month, which eats 4.2% 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 Memphis?
Memphis has a Regional Price Parity of 92.18 (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 $581,417 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.