Neurologists Salary
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, neurologists earn $337,810 at the median, or about $162.41 an hour. The range runs from $188K at the entry level to $372K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 105.42), so that salary is closer to $320,442 in real purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,922/month, or 10.2% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $338K get you in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro’s Regional Price Parity (105.42). 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro 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 $1,922/month, 11.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost-of-living overall is 5% above the national average (BEA RPP 105.42), so groceries and services cost more too. Combined with manageable housing costs, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro offers a genuinely strong financial position for neurologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for neurologists in metros near Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $104K | $90K |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $331K | $298K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $79K | $75K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $188K. Mid-career wages sit at $338K. Top earners bring in $372K or more, a $185K spread from bottom to top.
Neurologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro?
Yes — at the median salary of $338K, rent takes 11.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,922/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for neurologists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new neurologists typically earn — is $188K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $11,270/month. At HUD’s $1,922/month FMR, rent would take 17% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is neurologist a high-paying job in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro?
Local pay is 36% above the national median — $338K here vs. $249K nationally. Keep in mind cost of living here is 5% above the national average, which offsets some of that premium.
How does Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro compare to the national average for neurologists?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro pays $338K median vs. the U.S. average of $249K — that’s +36%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 105.42), the purchasing-power equivalent is $320K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do neurologists make in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA?
The median is $337,810 a year, that works out to about $162 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $187,840, and experienced neurologists can clear $372,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $338K enough to live in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $17,231/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,922/month, which eats 11.2% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro has a Regional Price Parity of 105.42 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median neurologists salary is worth about $320,442 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.