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What is a pediatric neurologist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
Quoted expert
Roger Kelley
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a pediatric neurologist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $107.55 an hour? That's $223,698 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 pediatric neurologist?

Roger Kelley

Professor and Chairman of Neurology, Henderson State University

There will an impact in "overserved" areas of the country with the pandemic, and this includes places like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia where thousands of local trainees graduate each year and often enter the local job market. There is only so much to go around, and there will be cutbacks in reimbursement for care related to the financial impact of COVID-19 on the economy as well as the competition in the job market tends to drive the reimbursement lower. The higher unemployment rate, in particular areas, will have a definite effect on health insurance coverage. The underserved areas, such as rural and areas of the country with much less in terms of trainees entering the job market, will continue to have a strong demand for healthcare workers to fill ongoing critical needs that are not presently filled. Economic regions, particularly impacted by COVID-19, such as leisure and travel, will certainly suffer in terms of the need for healthcare services related to job loss and relocation.
ScorePediatric NeurologistUS Average
Salary
10.0

Avg. Salary $223,698

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 19.91%

Black or African American 3.79%

Hispanic or Latino 6.43%

Unknown 4.09%

White 65.62%

Gender

female 64.86%

male 35.14%

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
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a pediatric neurologist

  1. Explore pediatric neurologist education requirements

    Most common pediatric neurologist degrees

    Bachelor's

    41.2 %

    Doctorate

    23.5 %

    Certificate

    11.8 %

  2. Start to develop specific pediatric neurologist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    EMR50.80%
    Epic29.55%
    MRI10.17%
    EEG Lab6.16%
    Peripheral Nerves2.22%
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  3. Research pediatric neurologist duties and responsibilities

    • Observe brain autopsies, EEG readings, MRI readings, and neurological and neuropsychological examinations.
    • Obtain patient information necessary for processing medical charges and assist patients with insurance documentation and billing questions.
    • Perform nerves blocks, facet blocks, epidurals, and intra articular injections.

  4. Apply for pediatric neurologist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a pediatric 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 pediatric neurologist salary

The average pediatric neurologist salary in the United States is $223,698 per year or $108 per hour. Pediatric neurologist salaries range between $127,000 and $392,000 per year.

Average pediatric neurologist salary
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$107.55 hourly
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