Neurologists Salary
In New York, neurologists earn $155,990 at the median, or about $75 an hour. The range runs from $101K at the entry level to $378K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.21), that's roughly $158,833 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,917/month, or 20.8% of estimated take-home pay.
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What this looks like in New York
Pay for neurologists in New York runs about 37% below the U.S. median of $249K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,917/month, 21.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 98.21) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, New York can be a reasonable trade-off for neurologists who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $101K. Mid-career wages sit at $156K. Top earners bring in $378K or more, a $277K spread from bottom to top.
Neurologists salary by metro in New York
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $452K | +189% | 80 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $156K | +0% | N/A |
| Rochester | $76K | -51% | N/A |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $76K | -51% | 40 |
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Can a neurologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in New York?
Yes — at the median salary of $156K, rent takes 21.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,917/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for neurologists in New York?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new neurologists typically earn — is $101K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,206/month. At HUD’s $1,917/month FMR, rent would take 31% 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 New York?
Local pay runs 37% below the national median — $156K here vs. $249K nationally.
How does New York compare to the national average for neurologists?
New York pays $156K median vs. the U.S. average of $249K — that’s -37%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.21), the purchasing-power equivalent is $159K — below the national median.
How much do neurologists make in New York?
The median is $155,990 a year, that works out to about $75 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $101,060, and experienced neurologists can clear $377,570. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $156K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $9,088/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 21.1% 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 98.21 (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 $158,833 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.