Neurologists H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 29-1217 · common titles: Neurologist, Assistant Professor, Neurohospitalist, Physician Neurologist
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for neurologists is $300,000 in FY2026 so far, across 348 certified filings. The middle half earn $225,000 – $358,500, and pay is up 7% since FY2024.
Median
$300,000
FY2026 so far
Filings
348
0.1% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$400,000+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+7%
$280,000 → $300,000
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $99,998 |
| North Carolina | 16 | $326,162 |
| New York | 16 | $229,666 |
| Missouri | 14 | $244,420 |
| Georgia | 13 | $325,000 |
| Ohio | 13 | $303,000 |
| Texas | 12 | $387,500 |
| Wisconsin | 11 | $345,000 |
| Kentucky | 11 | $225,000 |
| Louisiana | 11 | $375,000 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC Medical Education | 10 | $73,446 |
| Vidant Medical Group, LLC | 10 | $404,052 |
| West Virginia University Medical Corporation | 7 | $290,631 |
| CarePoint, P.C. | 7 | $400,000 |
| Lifespan Physician Group Inc. | 6 | $240,000 |
| Community Physicians Group, Inc. | 6 | $352,500 |
| UT Medical Group, Inc. | 6 | $260,000 |
| Sanford Clinic | 6 | $152,339 |
| Wellstar Medical Group, LLC | 6 | $325,000 |
| University of Kentucky | 6 | $225,000 |
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Neurologists H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for neurologists?
The median is $300,000 across 348 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $225,000 to $358,500, and the top 10% earn $400,000 or more.
Which state pays H-1B neurologists the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, Texas has the highest median at $387,500 (12 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B neurologists?
UPMC Medical Education, with 10 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $73,446.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.