Neurologists Salary
In Texas, neurologists earn $360,640 at the median, or about $173.38 an hour. The range runs from $99K at the entry level to $450K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.49), which stretches that salary to about $394,185 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,415/month, or 6.4% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $361K get you in Texas?
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What this looks like in Texas
Texas sits well above the national pay line for neurologists, local pay runs about 45% higher than the U.S. median of $249K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,415/month, 6.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.49 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Texas offers a genuinely strong financial position for neurologistss at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level neurologists (10th percentile) start around $99K. Mid-career wages sit at $361K. Top earners bring in $450K or more, a $350K spread from bottom to top.
Neurologists salary by metro in Texas
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $361K | +0% | 300 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $278K | -23% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a neurologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Texas?
Yes — at the median salary of $361K, rent takes 6.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,415/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for neurologists in Texas?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new neurologists typically earn — is $99K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,969/month. At HUD’s $1,415/month FMR, rent would take 24% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is neurologist a high-paying job in Texas?
Local pay is 45% above the national median — $361K here vs. $249K nationally.
How does Texas compare to the national average for neurologists?
Texas pays $361K median vs. the U.S. average of $249K — that’s +45%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.49), the purchasing-power equivalent is $394K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do neurologists make in Texas?
The median is $360,640 a year, that works out to about $173 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $99,490, and experienced neurologists can clear $449,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $361K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $21,044/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 6.7% 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 Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 91.49 (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 $394,185 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.