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Child neurologist salary
Average child neurologist salary
$157,312
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Where can a Child Neurologist earn more?
Average child neurologist salary by state
The highest-paying states for child neurologists are Wisconsin, Alaska, and Ohio. The lowest average child neurologist salary states are Alabama, Oklahoma, and Florida.
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Highest paying states for child neurologists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $161,651 | $77.72 |
| 2 | Alaska | $160,231 | $77.03 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $158,891 | $76.39 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $155,736 | $74.87 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $157,657 | $75.80 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $157,248 | $75.60 |
| 7 | Ohio | $159,517 | $76.69 |
| 8 | Montana | $146,972 | $70.66 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $156,137 | $75.07 |
| 10 | Michigan | $155,300 | $74.66 |
| 11 | Iowa | $156,780 | $75.38 |
| 12 | Maine | $148,612 | $71.45 |
| 13 | Indiana | $154,211 | $74.14 |
| 14 | New York | $154,096 | $74.08 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $148,624 | $71.45 |
| 16 | Nevada | $145,091 | $69.76 |
| 17 | Delaware | $151,293 | $72.74 |
| 18 | Maryland | $153,909 | $73.99 |
| 19 | Illinois | $148,332 | $71.31 |
| 20 | Kansas | $136,767 | $65.75 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $138,473 | $66.57 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $139,239 | $66.94 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $149,347 | $71.80 |
| 24 | Idaho | $137,627 | $66.17 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $145,251 | $69.83 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $148,759 | $71.52 |
| 27 | Missouri | $140,194 | $67.40 |
| 28 | Washington | $141,310 | $67.94 |
| 29 | Virginia | $144,449 | $69.45 |
| 30 | Vermont | $135,359 | $65.08 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $144,735 | $69.58 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $136,655 | $65.70 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $136,006 | $65.39 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $150,343 | $72.28 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $136,555 | $65.65 |
| 36 | Utah | $135,519 | $65.15 |
| 37 | Georgia | $133,938 | $64.39 |
| 38 | Arizona | $133,934 | $64.39 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $120,977 | $58.16 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $135,272 | $65.03 |
| 41 | Texas | $134,618 | $64.72 |
| 42 | Colorado | $136,232 | $65.50 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $128,110 | $61.59 |
| 44 | Oregon | $132,593 | $63.75 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $97,200 | $46.73 |
| 46 | California | $134,103 | $64.47 |
| 47 | Florida | $113,663 | $54.65 |
| 48 | Alabama | $126,824 | $60.97 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $131,500 | $63.22 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $112,742 | $54.20 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $113,166 | $54.41 |
Highest paying cities for child neurologists
The highest-paying cities for child neurologists are Madison, WI, Cleveland, OH, and Springfield, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison, WI | $228,376 | $109.80 |
| 2 | Cleveland, OH | $214,250 | $103.00 |
| 3 | Springfield, MA | $194,566 | $93.54 |
| 4 | Amarillo, TX | $183,572 | $88.26 |
| 5 | Peoria, IL | $183,256 | $88.10 |
| 6 | Kansas City, MO | $175,283 | $84.27 |
| 7 | Greensboro, NC | $173,396 | $83.36 |
| 8 | Birmingham, AL | $154,561 | $74.31 |
| 9 | Orlando, FL | $140,787 | $67.69 |
Child neurologist salary details
A child neurologist's salary ranges from $48,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $511,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a child neurologist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $511,000 | $42,583 | $246 |
| 75th Percentile | $292,000 | $24,333 | $140 |
| Average | $157,312 | $13,109 | $76 |
| 25th Percentile | $84,000 | $7,000 | $40 |
| 10th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
Highest paying child neurologist jobs
The highest paying types of child neurologists are neurologist, pediatric neurologist, and physician, president.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologist | $255,616 | $21,301 | $122.89 | 23,991 |
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Child neurologist salary trends
The average child neurologist salary has risen by $18,608 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average child neurologist earned $138,704 annually, but today, they earn $157,312 a year. That works out to a 1% change in pay for child neurologists over the last decade.
Compare child neurologist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average child neurologist salary over time
Compare child neurologist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Child neurologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157,000 | $75.63 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $153,000 | $73.79 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $151,000 | $72.55 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | $159,000 | $76.34 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $155,000 | $74.73 | +4.5% |
Recently added child neurologist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apadivisions | Neurodevelopmental Child Neurologist | Green Bay, WI | 12/04/2024 | $120,139 |
| Child Neurology Society | Child Neurologist | Sacramento, CA | 11/20/2024 | $200,000 |
| Montefiore Health System | Child Neurologist | Fine, NY | 10/24/2024 | $205,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Physicians | Child Neurologist | Harrisburg, PA | 04/13/2024 | $199,107 |
| NHR | Florida IS In Need of A Child Neurologist To Join Their Practice. | Noma, FL | 09/11/2023 | $200,000 |
| Stanford University | General Child Neurologist CE | Stanford, CA | 08/31/2023 | $230,000 |
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