Occupation Salary Profile

Neurologists

SOC Code: 29-1217

Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.

National Median (BLS)
$313,310
▲ +259.8% Nominal +248.44% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$298,315
▲ +4.67% Nominal +1.49% Real
Average Base Salary
$285,560
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
290
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Neurologists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $80,350
25th Percentile $116,280
National Median (50th Percentile) $313,310
75th Percentile $360,610
90th Percentile $406,310
P10: $80,350 P50 (Median): $313,310 P90: $406,310
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 364 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $298,315
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +4.67%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +1.49%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $95,930
25th Percentile $213,550
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $298,315
75th Percentile $350,000
90th Percentile $400,000
H-1B P10: $95,930 H-1B P50: $298,315 H-1B P90: $400,000
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Neurologists roles ($298,315) is -4.8% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($313,310).