Neurologists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $161,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $332,130 or more. The middle half of neurologists in Washington earn between $161,560 and $302,840.
- $162K10th
- $162K25th
- $162KMedian
- $303K75th
- $332K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $208,430 | $17,369 | $100.21 |
| Median | $161,560 | $13,463 | $77.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $161,560 | $13,463 | $77.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $302,840 | $25,237 | $145.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Neurologists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Neurologists in Washington earn 25% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($276,260) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($267,630). At the median the gap is -35% against the U.S. median of $248,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $208,430 | $161,560 | $161,560 | $332,130 | 190 |
| Washington, D.C. | $276,260 | $332,000 | $91,700 | $332,130 | 50 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $208,430, a single filer in Washington takes home about $140,388 a year, or $11,699 a month and $5,400 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $146,479 | $12,207 |
| Working in MD | $144,846 | $12,071 |
| Working in VA | $143,965 | $11,997 |
| Working in DC | $140,388 | $11,699 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for neurologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $208,430 buys what about $191,424 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Neurologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$279,460
- New York, NY$192,140
- Cleveland, OH$367,340
- Buffalo, NY$448,720
- Rochester, NY$219,010
- Charlotte, NC$312,080
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 Washington: questions
How much do neurologists make an hour in Washington?
$100.21 an hour on average, and $77.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level neurologists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $161,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $161,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the neurologists take-home pay in Washington?
About $140,388 a year ($11,699 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $208,430.
Do neurologists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 20.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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