How to become neurologistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$248,560
25th–75th pct. $155,990–$357,990
Top pay (est.)
$586,000
Top 10% $450,780
Pay in 5 years
$290,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$339,200est.
$291,700–$393,800
Outlook score
66/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
45%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.4%
300 openings / yr
How to become neurologists
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Neurologists
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsAssisting and Caring for OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsAnalyzing Data or InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeDocumenting/Recording InformationGetting Information
Important abilities
Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★★ Hard to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as neurologists
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.