Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Colorado
$348,000 / year
≈ $29,000 per month · $167.31 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Colorado · median $368,500
25th percentile
$193,000Average
$348,00075th percentile
$420,000
$193,000Average
$348,00075th percentile
$420,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Neurologist salary by state
Alaska$347,500
Arizona$370,500
Arkansas$307,000
California$317,500
Colorado$348,000
Connecticut$284,000
District of Columbia$286,000
Florida$250,500
Illinois$267,000
Indiana$314,000
Kentucky$311,500
Maryland$291,500
Minnesota$341,500
Nebraska$276,000
New Jersey$252,000
New York$212,000
North Carolina$294,500
South Carolina$366,500
Tennessee$303,000
Texas$336,500
Vermont$357,000
Washington$284,500
West Virginia$136,000
Wisconsin$316,000
About this role
Neurologist is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Neurologists do
Typical education: Post-Doctoral Training
- Interview patients to obtain information, such as complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
- Examine patients to obtain information about functional status of areas, such as vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status.
- Perform or interpret the outcomes of procedures or diagnostic tests, such as lumbar punctures, electroencephalography, electromyography, and nerve conduction velocity tests.
- Order or interpret results of laboratory analyses of patients' blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
- Diagnose neurological conditions based on interpretation of examination findings, histories, or test results.
Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Neurologist pay by experience level
Entry level$86,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$161,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$257,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$370,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$466,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
300
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Neurologist salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
6,930 workers
$282,500Offices of Physicians
6,540 workers
$284,500Hospitals
2,890 workers
$279,000General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
2,830 workers
$278,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
2,470 workers
$284,500Educational Services
650 workers
$214,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
650 workers
$214,000Educational Services, State Government Owned
460 workers
$193,000Hospitals, Local Government Owned
290 workers
$295,500Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
60 workers
$302,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Neurologist pays 71% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Prosthodontist$278,000
Psychiatrist$279,500
Allergists and Immunologists$271,000
Orthodontist$268,500
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$289,000
Family Medicine Physician$265,000
Physicians, Pathologists$295,500
Nurse Anesthetist$257,000
Dentists, All Other Specialists$256,500
Careers related to Neurologist
Pediatric Surgeon$519,500
Emergency Medicine Physician$328,500
Cardiologist$471,000
Neuropsychologist$115,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Neurologist make?
The average base salary for a Neurologist in the United States is $277,000 per year, or about $133.17 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $161,500 and $370,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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