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What is a general neurologist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
Quoted expert
Roger Kelley M.D.
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a general neurologist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $111.28 an hour? That's $231,470 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 55,400 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a general neurologist?

Roger Kelley M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

I would recommend that they address quality of life issues as a priority with emphasis on location, on-call expectations, family obligations and effective partnerships. Obviously, if financial challenges are at play, then they will need to be more flexible in terms of service obligations in order to justify their salary expectation.
ScoreGeneral NeurologistUS Average
Salary
10.0

Avg. Salary $231,470

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 20.39%

Black or African American 3.92%

Hispanic or Latino 6.52%

Unknown 4.11%

White 64.90%

Gender

female 25.00%

male 75.00%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.1

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a general neurologist

  1. Explore general neurologist education requirements

    Most common general neurologist degrees

    Doctorate

    28.6 %

    Certificate

    28.6 %

    High School Diploma

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific general neurologist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Psychiatry63.63%
    Outpatient Clinic36.37%
  3. Complete relevant general neurologist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New general neurologists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a general neurologist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real general neurologist resumes.
  4. Research general neurologist duties and responsibilities

    • Evaluate a variety of medical conditions and afflictions, including making comprehensive diagnosis and specifying treatment plans.
    • Supervise and establish duty assignment procedures including the update and implementation of the DoD policies.
  5. Apply for general neurologist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a general neurologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average general neurologist salary

The average general neurologist salary in the United States is $231,470 per year or $111 per hour. General neurologist salaries range between $136,000 and $391,000 per year.

Average general neurologist salary
$231,470 Yearly
$111.28 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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