Question: How Much Money Does a Neurosurgeon Earn?
What is the average annual salary for neurosurgeons in the U.S.?
Answer: Neurosurgeons are among the highest paid physicians and surgeons, due to the demanding nature of the work and also due to the extensive additional education and training required to become a neurosurgeon.
According to the 2010 MGMA Physician Compensation Report (based on 2009 data), the average income for neurosurgeons is about $675,825. The median or midpoint is $600,525. The top ten percent earn up to $1,072,089.
For more information about neurosurgeon careers, see the neurosurgeon career overview.
