Neurologists Salary by State
The national median pay for neurologists is $248,560 a year. By state, it ranges from $63,500 in West Virginia to $434,730 in Vermont.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $83,370
- 25th percentile
- $155,990
- Median
- $248,560
- 75th percentile
- $357,990
- Top 10%
- $450,780
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 10,590 jobs.
Median pay in 23 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $434,730 | +75% | $99,410 | $483,920 | 40 |
| 2 | Arizona | $409,610 | +65% | $78,270 | $429,050 | 80 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $381,670 | +54% | $80,410 | $442,500 | 310 |
| 4 | Texas | $360,640 | +45% | $99,490 | $449,840 | 660 |
| 5 | California | $357,080 | +44% | $104,320 | $357,080 | 1,090 |
| 6 | Colorado | $356,250 | +43% | $186,700 | $477,280 | 120 |
| 7 | Alaska | $354,760 | +43% | $71,990 | $547,200 | 100 |
| 8 | South Carolina | $352,680 | +42% | $168,200 | $474,400 | 40 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $342,520 | +38% | $76,630 | $495,650 | 130 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $338,850 | +36% | $72,830 | $463,040 | 230 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $332,000 | +34% | $91,700 | $332,130 | 50 |
| 12 | Washington | $327,140 | +32% | $93,440 | $406,450 | 180 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $325,550 | +31% | $91,930 | $379,310 | 180 |
| 14 | Florida | $322,750 | +30% | $81,040 | $344,540 | 520 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $320,680 | +29% | $66,800 | $498,550 | 120 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $317,880 | +28% | $223,310 | $330,680 | 70 |
| 17 | Maryland | $302,840 | +22% | $140,160 | $405,380 | Not published |
| 18 | Nebraska | $269,270 | +8% | $122,020 | $377,880 | 80 |
| 19 | Illinois | $237,080 | −5% | $84,720 | $481,010 | 240 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $229,670 | −8% | $76,500 | $535,990 | 220 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $222,120 | −11% | $75,470 | $418,360 | 140 |
| 22 | Indiana | $220,210 | −11% | $74,790 | $516,670 | 360 |
| 23 | New York | $155,990 | −37% | $101,060 | $377,570 | 2,810 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $63,500 | −74% | $63,500 | $280,830 | 60 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Neurologists salary questions
Which state pays neurologists the most?
Vermont, with a median of $434,730 a year (+75% vs. the national median of $248,560). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays neurologists the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $63,500 a year (−74% vs. national).
Where do most neurologists work?
New York has the most jobs, about 2,810, with a median of $155,990.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.