Neurologists Salary in California

Neurologists in California earn the most in Riverside (average $168,740 a year) and the least in San Francisco ($158,930), across the 2 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the neurologists average at $306,860 and the median at $357,080 for 1,090 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $267,630.

Neurologists average salary by city in California

Riverside$168,740
San Francisco$158,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Riverside	$168,740	$79,410	$79,410	$114,999	106
San Francisco	$158,930	$104,320	$104,320	$109,206	116

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Neurologists salary in other states

Neurologists salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1217.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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