Jobs Similar to Neurologists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to neurologists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are General Internal Medicine Physicians, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians and Nurse Practitioners.
Neurologists: $248,560 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Neurologists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 86% | $256,560+3% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 85% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 85% | $132,300−47% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 85% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Preventive Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 85% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Clinical Neuropsychologists | 85% | $110,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 85% | $292,910+18% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | PsychiatristsSame group | 84% | $281,870+13% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Neuropsychologists | 84% | $110,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 84% | $135,880−45% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 84% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $335,550+35% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | DermatologistsSame group | 83% | $328,730+32% | Graduate degree |
| 14 | PharmacistsSame group | 83% | $140,910−43% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Pediatricians, GeneralSame group | 83% | $210,040−15% | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Family Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $244,180−2% | Graduate degree |
| 17 | UrologistsSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 18 | HospitalistsSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesSame group | 83% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Sports Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
- 1General Internal Medicine Physicians
86% similar · $256,560 (+3%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
85% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Nurse Practitioners
85% similar · $132,300 (−47%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Allergists and Immunologists
85% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Preventive Medicine Physicians
85% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Clinical Neuropsychologists
85% similar · $110,840 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 7Obstetricians and Gynecologists
85% similar · $292,910 (+18%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Psychiatrists
84% similar · $281,870 (+13%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Neuropsychologists
84% similar · $110,840 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 10Physician Assistants
84% similar · $135,880 (−45%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Naturopathic Physicians
84% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Emergency Medicine Physicians
83% similar · $335,550 (+35%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Dermatologists
83% similar · $328,730 (+32%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Pharmacists
83% similar · $140,910 (−43%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Pediatricians, General
83% similar · $210,040 (−15%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Family Medicine Physicians
83% similar · $244,180 (−2%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Urologists
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Hospitalists
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
83% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Sports Medicine Physicians
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for neurologists also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Questions about jobs like neurologists
What jobs are most similar to neurologists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are General Internal Medicine Physicians (86% similar), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (85% similar), Nurse Practitioners (85% similar), Allergists and Immunologists (85% similar) and Preventive Medicine Physicians (85% similar).
Which jobs like neurologists pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Emergency Medicine Physicians ($335,550, +35%; usually a graduate degree), Dermatologists ($328,730, +32%; usually a graduate degree) and Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($292,910, +18%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with neurologists ($248,560). Without more preparation than neurologists usually need: Emergency Medicine Physicians, Dermatologists and Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.