Neurologists Salary in New York

Neurologists in New York earn the most in Buffalo (average $448,720 a year) and the least in Albany ($163,430), across the 4 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the neurologists average at $204,900 and the median at $155,990 for 2,810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $267,630.

Neurologists average salary by city in New York

Buffalo$448,720
Rochester$219,010
New York$192,140
Albany$163,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Buffalo	$448,720	$451,510	$235,350	$280,560	96
Rochester	$219,010	$75,890	$75,890	$150,745	97
New York	$192,140	$155,990	$155,990	$132,587	113
Albany	$163,430	$75,800	$75,800	$114,213	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are 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 New York

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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