Neurologists Salary
In Rochester, NY, neurologists earn $75,890 at the median, or about $36.49 an hour. The range runs from $68K at the entry level to $487K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $219K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.03), that's roughly $78,213 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,573/month, about 31.7% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $76K get you in Rochester?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Rochester’s Regional Price Parity (97.03). 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 Rochester
Pay for neurologists in Rochester runs about 69% below the U.S. median of $249K. Rent runs $1,573/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 32.4% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 97.03) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for neurologists in metros near Rochester, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $156K | $139K |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $452K | $471K |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $76K | $76K |
| Burlington-South Burlington | $435K | $431K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rochester, NY
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $68K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $487K or more, a $419K 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 Rochester?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $76K, rent takes 32.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,573/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,500/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for neurologists in Rochester?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new neurologists typically earn — is $68K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,063/month. At HUD’s $1,573/month FMR, rent would take 39% 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 Rochester?
Local pay runs 69% below the national median — $76K here vs. $249K nationally.
How does Rochester compare to the national average for neurologists?
Rochester pays $76K median vs. the U.S. average of $249K — that’s -69%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.03), the purchasing-power equivalent is $78K — below the national median.
How much do neurologists make in Rochester, NY?
The median is $75,890 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $67,720, and experienced neurologists can clear $486,880. The mean (average) is $219,010, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $76K enough to live in Rochester?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,851/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,573/month, which eats 32.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a neurologists salary go in Rochester?
Rochester has a Regional Price Parity of 97.03 (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 $78,213 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.