Overall Average

• As of April 2009, the overall median salary of all neurologists was $203,884, according to Salary.com.
  
  

Work Experience

• With one to four years of experience, the median level of pay for neurologists was $88,563 to $197,796 as of February 2010, reports Payscale.com. After 20 years of experience or more, neurologists received salaries with a median range of $153,742 to $237,968.
  
  

Hospital Setting

• Neurologists who owned their own practices received salaries with a median salary range of $132,336 to $208,869 in February 2010, reports Payscale.com. For those employed by general hospitals, the median range was $101,812 to $202,326.
  
  

Geography

• At a median salary range of $130,000 to $239,228, Florida was the highest-paying area for neurologists as of February 2010, explains Payscale.com. Other high-paying states for neurologists include Texas, Illinois, California and New York.
  
  

Benefits

• As of February 2010, neurologists reported receiving additional benefits that increased their overall level of pay, such as an average of 2.6 to 4.0 weeks of paid vacation, according to Payscale.com. Other benefits include malpractice insurance, paid holidays and sick time, 401k retirement plans and company cell phones.