Neurologists Salary
In Omaha, NE-IA, neurologists earn $316,840 at the median, or about $152.33 an hour. The range runs from $103K at the entry level to $378K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.91), which stretches that salary to about $344,729 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,368/month, or 7.6% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $317K actually covers in Omaha, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Omaha’s Regional Price Parity (91.91). 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 Omaha
Omaha sits well above the national pay line for neurologists, local pay runs about 27% higher than the U.S. median of $249K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,368/month, 7.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.91 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Omaha offers a genuinely strong financial position for neurologists at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Omaha, NE-IA
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $103K. Mid-career wages sit at $317K. Top earners bring in $378K or more, a $275K 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 with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a neurologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Omaha?
Yes — at the median salary of $317K, rent takes 7.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,368/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for neurologists in Omaha?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new neurologists typically earn — is $103K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,351/month. At HUD’s $1,368/month FMR, rent would take 22% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is neurologist a high-paying job in Omaha?
Local pay is 27% above the national median — $317K here vs. $249K nationally.
How does Omaha compare to the national average for neurologists?
Omaha pays $317K median vs. the U.S. average of $249K — that’s +27%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.91), the purchasing-power equivalent is $345K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do neurologists make in Omaha, NE-IA?
The median is $316,840 a year, that works out to about $152 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $103,390, and experienced neurologists can clear $377,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $317K enough to live in Omaha?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $17,309/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,368/month, which eats 7.9% 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 Omaha?
Omaha has a Regional Price Parity of 91.91 (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 $344,729 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.