Salary Range For a Neurologist

The salary range of neurologists has multiple factors. Some of the factors include the age of the physician, number of years in practice and city and state where the neurologist practices. Does he have other college degrees? Does he sub-specialize? With multiple variables, the salary can vary from each situation.

Years in Practice

• The first year, a neurologist has the potential to make $125,000 per year. Whereas a neurologist who has been in practice for 20 years can make more than $190,000 per year.

Salary by Employer

• If a neurologist works for a hospital, the average salary is $153,000 or more per year. If she is in a solo practice, the salary can average $173,000 or more per year, and if the neurologist is in a group practice, the salary can be more than $177,000 per year.

Salary by City

• A neurologist practicing in New York City averages a salary of $127,000 or more per year. Whereas a neurologist practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina, averages $173,000 or more per year.

Salary by State

• A neurologist in California is expected to make more than $167,000 per year. In Illinois, a neurologist is expected to make $143,000 or greater.

Salary by Employer Size

• The smaller employer pays a neurologist more than $176,000 per year. A large employer with 20,000 employees or more will pay a neurologist $133,000 or more.

Teaching Facility

• A neurologist teaching in a medical school is expected to make more than $145,000 per year.