Neurologists Salary in New York
In New York, neurologists earn $214,820 at the median — $103.28 an hour. Entry-level workers start around $79K. (BLS did not publish a top-end figure for this area.)
AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)
So what does $215K get you in New York?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $79K. Mid-career wages sit at $215K.BLS did not publish 90th percentile data for this occupation in this area (sample size too small).
Neurologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $235K | +193% | 290 |
| Tennessee | $228K | +185% | 290 |
| New York | $215K | +168% | 1,130 |
| New Jersey | $213K | +166% | 190 |
| Florida | $166K | +107% | N/A |
| Pennsylvania | $141K | +76% | N/A |
| California | $125K | +56% | N/A |
Track neurologists salary changes
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Frequently asked questions
How much do neurologists make in New York?
The median is $214,820 a year - that works out to about $103.28 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $215K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $12,317/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,405/month (median of metro areas), which eats 11.4% 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 New York?
New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median neurologists salary is worth about $214,820 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.