Neurologist salary
From 752 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1217: Neurologists
- Also filed as: Pediatric Neurologist, Physician Neurologist
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 45% of Neurologist filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: University Of Kentucky. 16 filings (2% of the total), median $225,000.
- Median up 11% since FY2020. From $270,000 in FY2020 to $300,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Neurologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 752 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Neurologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1217, Neurologists). The median base salary is $300,000, 145% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $229,250 and $350,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 45% of filings. Pittsburgh, PA has the most filings (29), and University Of Kentucky is the employer that files the most (16).
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Top employers for Neurologist
Employers with the most Neurologist filings. Bar: share of all Neurologist filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 22% of filings
Mid-level · 45% of filings
Senior · 13% of filings
Expert · 20% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $280,000 | 127 |
| Level II · Qualified | $300,000 | 260 |
| Level III · Experienced | $299,160 | 73 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $292,500 | 117 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Neurologist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 18 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $119,995 | 29 |
| Kansas, MO | $248,477 | 27 |
| Cleveland, OH | $300,000 | 22 |
| New York, NY | $280,000 | 20 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $298,314 | 17 |
| Boston, MA | $170,289 | 16 |
| Atlanta, GA | $334,375 | 14 |
| Fresno, CA | $375,000 | 13 |
| Greenville, NC | $398,549 | 13 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $225,000 | 13 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $152,339 | 12 |
| Memphis, TN | $260,000 | 11 |
| Seattle, WA | $309,390 | 11 |
| Charlotte, NC | $300,000 | 10 |
| Hartford, CT | $300,000 | 10 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $171,132 | 10 |
| Oklahoma, OK | $300,000 | 10 |
| Providence, RI | $250,000 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Neurologist does
Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.
Typical tasks
- 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.
- Prescribe or administer medications, such as anti-epileptic drugs, and monitor patients for behavioral and cognitive side effects.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Neurologists), the median annual wage was $239,200+ in May 2025, with 10,590 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $300,000, 21% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $119,995 | $83,370 |
| 25th percentile | $229,250 | $155,990 |
| Median | $300,000 | $239,200+ |
| 75th percentile | $350,000 | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile | $400,000 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $119,995 |
| 25th | $229,250 |
| 50th (median) | $300,000 |
| 75th | $350,000 |
| 90th | $400,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $270,000 | $208,000 | $301,625 | 105 |
| FY2021 | $250,000 | $208,000 | $315,000 | 142 |
| FY2022 | $275,000 | $208,000 | $334,000 | 170 |
| FY2023 | $281,689 | $208,000 | $340,916 | 321 |
| FY2024 | $280,000 | $239,200 | $347,100 | 328 |
| FY2025 | $299,999 | $235,000 | $350,000 | 404 |
| FY2026 | $300,000 | $225,000 | $358,500 | 348 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Neurologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Neurologist jobs is $300,000 (752 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $229,250 and $350,000.
What does an entry-level Neurologist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $280,000. Level I accounts for 22% of Neurologist filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Neurologists?
University Of Kentucky (16), UPMC Medical Education (16) and Cleveland Clinic Foundation (14) filed the most Neurologist LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Neurologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($300,000) is 21% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($239,200+, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.