Neurologists

Individual salaries for neurologists vary depending on such factors as type and size of practice, geographic area, and professional reputation.

The average salary for neurologists was $271,470 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The mean annual salary for workers in all careers was $65,470. Ten percent of neurologists earned $82,990 or less. Neurologists who were employed at general medical and surgical hospitals earned average salaries of $268,700, while those who worked at outpatient care centers made $392,800. Those who worked in offices of physicians earned $278,940.

Neurologists working for hospitals, research institutes, and universities receive typical benefits such as paid vacation time, health insurance, and retirement plans. Those who run their own practices must pay for such extras themselves.