As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Stroke Neurologist in the US is $731,544, equivalent to $352 per hour, $14,068 weekly, or $60,962 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Stroke Neurologist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Stroke Neurologist in the US vary widely, spanning from $575,184 to $1,003,850. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($649,700) and 75th percentile ($874,080), while top earners (90th percentile) make $1,003,850 per year. This $224,380 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Acute Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Stroke Neurologist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 78 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Stroke Neurologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Stroke Neurologist Salary $575,184 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Stroke Neurologist Salary $649,700 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Stroke Neurologist Salary $731,544 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Stroke Neurologist Salary $874,080 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Stroke Neurologist Salary $1,003,850 US January 01, 2026
25% $649,700 10% $575,184 90% $1,003,850 75% $874,080 $731,544 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Stroke Neurologist ?

Neurology (from Greek: νεῦρον (neûron), "string, nerve" and the suffix -logia, "study of") is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the central and peripheral nervous systems (and their subdivisions, the autonomic and somatic nervous systems), including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue, such as muscle. Neurological practice relies heavily on the field of neuroscience, the scientific study of the nervous system. A neurologist is a physician...

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