| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% | 75% | 90% |
| Hourly Wage | $59.09 | $90.00+ | $90.00+ | $90.00+ | $90.00+ |
| Annual Wage | $122,900 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ |
How much do neurosurgeons make? Neurosurgeons specialize in the treatment of medical disorders involving the nervous system. They diagnose and treat patients with degenerative spinal issues, strokes, brain infections, tumors and more. Neurosurgeons also perform surgical procedures as necessary. A breakdown of the full process of becoming a Neurosurgeon can be found here.
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Neurosurgeon Salary
The starting median salary, which is that amount where the same number of neurosurgeons earned less than that amount and the same number earned more, is more than $704,170. Neurosurgeons are among the highest paid of the medical professionals. This isdue to the extensive educational and residency requirements. The top 10% of neurosurgeons earn up to $1,229,881.On average in the United States, a neurosurgeon can earn up to $175.00 per hour.
Hours and Work Environment
Neurosurgeons may keep some regular office hours combined with hours spent in surgical treatment. They are often required to work overtime in order to meet the needs of their patients.
Factors Impacting Salary
There are a variety of factors that impact salary including education, specialized areas of practice and experience.
- Education
Becoming a neurosurgeon takes years of education and dedication. Neurosurgeons must obtain an undergraduate degree before being accepted at a medical school. They must obtain an M.D. or D.O degree before completing a surgical internship. After that, they spend five to seven years in a neurosurgery residency program.
- Specialized Area of Practice
Neurosurgeons may choose to pursue a specialized area of practice in order to focus on a particular disorder or type of surgical procedure. Some neurosurgeons choose to specialize in an area such as brain surgery. Others may choose to work in the area of pediatric neurosurgery. Neurosurgeons who train in a narrow field of practice often charge higher fees for their medical expertise.
Outlook
The outlook for employment of neurosurgeons is good. Employment is expected to increase by 18% between 2012 and 2022. It is estimated that the need for surgeons and physicians will lead to 123,300 new jobs during that time period. The expected increase in jobs is based on an expectation of increased medical needs in the aging population as well as a decline in the number of neurosurgeons in practice.
Salary Data
Top Paying Industries
| Industry | Employment | % of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean salary |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 400 | 0.02 | $90.00+ | $187,199+ |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 140 | 0.06 | $116.73 | $242,800 |
| Offices of Physicians | 30,150 | 1.25 | $115.50 | $240,240 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 1,320 | 0.20 | $113.24 | $235,540 |
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | – | – | $110.09 | $228,990 |
Salary By State
| State | 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Jobs (2010) | Jobs (2020) | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 830 | 1,080 | +30% |
| Alaska | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | – | – | – |
| Arizona | $155,300 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 780 | 1,100 | +41% |
| Arkansas | $133,300 | $184,300 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 440 | 490 | +10% |
| California | $54,300 | $153,400 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 5,700 | 6,800 | +19% |
| Colorado | $109,200 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 1,120 | 1,420 | +27% |
| Connecticut | $140,500 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 1,000 | 1,240 | +25% |
| Delaware | – | – | – | – | – | 280 | 330 | +19% |
| District of Columbia | $164,700 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 310 | 400 | +30% |
| Florida | $136,700 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 2,000 | 2,460 | +23% |
| Georgia | $187,000 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 2,260 | 2,880 | +28% |
| Hawaii | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Idaho | $183,400 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 340 | 430 | +25% |
| Illinois | $137,900 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 2,440 | 2,780 | +14% |
| Iowa | $120,100 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 330 | 400 | +20% |
| Kansas | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 730 | 930 | +27% |
| Kentucky | $124,400 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 1,490 | 1,930 | +30% |
| Louisiana | $138,500 | $186,600 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 520 | 590 | +14% |
| Maine | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 270 | 310 | +16% |
| Maryland | $149,600 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 890 | 1,080 | +22% |
| Massachusetts | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 1,560 | 1,780 | +14% |
| Michigan | $181,800 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 580 | 660 | +13% |
| Minnesota | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 1,200 | 1,560 | +30% |
| Mississippi | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 480 | 560 | +16% |
| Missouri | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 590 | 680 | +15% |
| Montana | $66,900 | $106,100 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 160 | 200 | +26% |
| Nebraska | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 270 | 310 | +15% |
| Nevada | $89,700 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | – | – | – |
| New Hampshire | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | – | – | – |
| New Jersey | $124,500 | $163,300 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 1,610 | 1,780 | +11% |
| New Mexico | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 280 | 330 | +16% |
| New York | $66,300 | $135,200 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 1,860 | 2,150 | +16% |
| North Carolina | $176,700 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 1,530 | 1,860 | +22% |
| North Dakota | $169,400 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 120 | 140 | +15% |
| Ohio | $119,600 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 2,340 | 2,830 | +21% |
| Oklahoma | $136,600 | $173,800 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 490 | 590 | +19% |
| Oregon | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | – | – | – |
| Pennsylvania | – | – | – | – | – | 2,210 | 2,410 | +9% |
| Rhode Island | $161,600 | $180,600 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 440 | 510 | +15% |
| South Carolina | $123,300 | $184,600 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 580 | 750 | +29% |
| South Dakota | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 250 | 320 | +27% |
| Tennessee | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 1,350 | 1,920 | +42% |
| Texas | $34,400 | $123,500 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 3,420 | 4,410 | +29% |
| Utah | $153,700 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 310 | 390 | +26% |
| Vermont | $53,600 | $159,400 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 160 | 180 | +9% |
| Virginia | $123,300 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 870 | 1,160 | +34% |
| Washington | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 1,450 | 1,700 | +17% |
| West Virginia | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 240 | 270 | +10% |
| Wisconsin | $185,200 | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 880 | 1,000 | +13% |
| Wyoming | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | $187,200+ | 100 | 130 | +26% |
Average Yearly Salary By Country
Australia – AUD$50,167 to AUD$207,293
USA – $380,378 per year.
UK United Kingdom – £101,150 per year.
NZ New Zealand – NZ$203,000
South Africa – $380,378 per year
Ontario Canada – $224,582-$301,718
Dubai – AED 743,514 per year.
India – Rs 60000 per month
Pakistan – median starting salary of $395,000 to $589,500 after 6 years
