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Neurologist salary in Tennessee, per year and per hour

BLS data for May 2025. Median, mean, and percentile pay for neurologists in Tennessee, with every metro area BLS publishes.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page

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The median pay for neurologists in Tennessee was $229,670 a year, or $110.42 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $76,500 to $535,990. About 220 were employed.

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Neurologist pay in Tennessee vs the US

Neurologist wages in Tennessee and the US, May 2025
Measure	TN annual	TN hourly	US annual
Median (50th percentile)	$229,670	$110.42	$248,560
Mean (average)	$292,700	$140.72	$267,630
10th percentile	$76,500	$36.78	$83,370
25th percentile	$140,830	$67.71	$155,990
75th percentile	$377,020	$181.26	$357,990
90th percentile	$535,990	$257.69	$450,780

Employment in Tennessee: 220. Location quotient: 1 (1.0 = the national share of jobs).

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page

Neurologist salary by metro area in Tennessee

Neurologist median wage by metro area, Tennessee
Metro area	Median annual	Median hourly	Employed
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$535,950	$257.67	30

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page

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Neurologist salary in Tennessee

Median pay: $229,670 a year ($110.42 an hour)

Middle 80% earn $76,500 to $535,990 a year

Employed: 220

BLS OEWS, May 2025. Source: Rivvi

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How much does a Neurologist make per hour in Tennessee?

The median hourly wage was $110.42 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $36.78 and the 90th was $257.69.

What is the average Neurologist salary in Tennessee?

BLS reports a mean (average) of $292,700 a year and a median of $229,670 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.

Do neurologists in Tennessee earn more than the US median?

The Tennessee median of $229,670 is 8% lower than the US median of $248,560 (BLS, May 2025).

How does Tennessee rank for neurologist pay?

Tennessee ranks 20 of 24 states (plus DC) by median annual wage for neurologists (BLS, May 2025).

Where do these numbers come from?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1217. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.