Neurologists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $75,890
Median hourly $36.49
10th percentile $67,720
90th percentile $486,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,720
    25th
    $75,890
    50th (median)
    $75,890
    75th
    $486,880
    90th
    $486,880

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Neurologists salary vs area income 102% Median Neurologists salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Neurologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $535,950
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $451,510
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $434,730
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $409,610
    Toledo, OH $388,860
    Cleveland, OH $383,420

    Nearby metros — Neurologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $451,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $214,820
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,800

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,880
    Nurse Practitioners $125,600
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,110
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,360
    Pharmacists $133,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Neurologists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Neurologists in Rochester, NY is $36.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $234.08 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Neurologists in Rochester?

    Entry-level Neurologists (10th percentile) earn around $67,720 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,890.