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Neurologists Salary in California
Neurologists in California earn a median $357,080 a year, 44% above the U.S. median.
- Median in CA
- $357,080 a year
- U.S. median
- $248,560 a year
- Employment
- 1,090
- Location quotient
- 0.88
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in California
- Median (50%)
- $357,080 · $171.68 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $306,860 · $147.53 an hour (estimate error ±22.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $104,320 · $50.16 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $302,620 · $145.49 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $357,080 · $171.68 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $357,080 · $171.68 an hour
- Employment
- 1,090 (estimate error ±43.1%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.06
- Location quotient
- 0.88 (1.00 = national share)
Neurologists pay by metro area in California
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $239,200 or more | Not reported |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $104,320 | Not reported |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $79,410 | 40 |
H-1B filings for neurologists in California
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
10 certified filings with a median offered wage of $345,000.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do neurologists make in California?
- The median wage for neurologists in California is $357,080 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,090 jobs in the state.
- Where in California do neurologists earn the most?
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $239,200 or more a year.