Neurologists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $187,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $372,420 or more. The middle half of neurologists in Portland earn between $332,780 and $338,170.
- $188K10th
- $333K25th
- $338KMedian
- $338K75th
- $372K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $331,670 | $27,639 | $159.46 |
| Median | $337,810 | $28,151 | $162.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $332,780 | $27,732 | $159.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $338,170 | $28,181 | $162.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Neurologists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Neurologists in Portland earn 24% more than the U.S. average ($267,630). At the median the gap is +36% against the U.S. median of $248,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $331,670 | $337,810 | $187,840 | $372,420 | 70 |
| United States | $267,630 | $248,560 | $83,370 | $450,780 | 10,590 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Neurologists salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $331,670, a single filer in Portland takes home about $204,210 a year, or $17,018 a month and $7,854 every two weeks. Taxes take 38% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $235,018 | $19,585 |
| Working in OR | $204,210 | $17,018 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for neurologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $331,670 buys what about $314,615 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Neurologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$278,990
- San Francisco, CA$158,930
- Salt Lake City, UT$388,860
- Riverside, CA$168,740
- Denver, CO$344,000
- Phoenix, AZ$344,530
Highest-paying cities for neurologists
Buffalo, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($448,720).
- Buffalo, NY$448,720
- Memphis, TN$439,130
- Salt Lake City, UT$388,860
- Cleveland, OH$367,340
- Burlington, VT$345,410
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Neurologists salary in Portland: questions
How much do neurologists make an hour in Portland?
$159.46 an hour on average, and $162.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level neurologists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $187,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $332,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the neurologists take-home pay in Portland?
About $204,210 a year ($17,018 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $331,670. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do neurologists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% more than the U.S. average for this job ($267,630).
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; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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