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Neurologists in Colorado

Neurologists in Colorado

Want to work as a Neurologists in Colorado? Here’s what the data says. Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.

What do Neurologists Make in Colorado?

State-level wage data is not available for this occupation in Colorado. See the national figures below.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, neurologists earn a median of $159,086 per year ($76.48/hour).

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 151,087 neurologists nationwide. In Colorado alone, approximately 160 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 120 neurologists.

Neurologists in Colorado vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Neurologists

Top Colorado Metros for Neurologists

These are the Colorado metros with the most neurologists in Colorado.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO 80 n/a

Top States for Neurologists Employment

The table below shows the states where the most neurologists work.

State Number Employed
New York 1,130
Texas 500
Illinois 290
Massachusetts 290
Tennessee 290
Ohio 280
Minnesota 260
Washington 200
New Jersey 190
Kentucky 190
North Carolina 190
Michigan 170
Georgia 170
Colorado 160
Kansas 150
Connecticut 130
Maryland 120
Indiana 110
Arizona 110
Wisconsin 100

Highest-Paying States for Neurologists

The highest-paying states for neurologists.

State Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts $234,660
Tennessee $228,350
New York $214,820
New Jersey $213,200
Florida $165,860
Pennsylvania $140,970
California $124,830

Skills

Key neurologists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening  4.2 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  4.1 / 5
0
5
Complex Problem Solving  4.1 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.1 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.1 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Medicine and Dentistry  4.8 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.2 / 5
0
5
Psychology  4.1 / 5
0
5
Biology  4.1 / 5
0
5
Therapy and Counseling  4.0 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  3.7 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for neurologists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Inductive Reasoning  4.5 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.4 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.2 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.2 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.2 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, neurologists typically:

  • Interview patients to obtain information, such as complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
  • Examine patients to obtain information about functional status of areas, such as vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status.
  • Perform or interpret the outcomes of procedures or diagnostic tests, such as lumbar punctures, electroencephalography, electromyography, and nerve conduction velocity tests.
  • Order or interpret results of laboratory analyses of patients' blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
  • Diagnose neurological conditions based on interpretation of examination findings, histories, or test results.
  • Prescribe or administer medications, such as anti-epileptic drugs, and monitor patients for behavioral and cognitive side effects.
  • Identify and treat major neurological system diseases and disorders, such as central nervous system infection, cranio spinal trauma, dementia, and stroke.
  • Develop treatment plans based on diagnoses and on evaluation of factors, such as age and general health, or procedural risks and costs.
  • Inform patients or families of neurological diagnoses and prognoses, or benefits, risks and costs of various treatment plans.
  • Prepare, maintain, or review records that include patients' histories, neurological examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
  • Communicate with other health care professionals regarding patients' conditions and care.
  • Counsel patients or others on the background of neurological disorders including risk factors, or genetic or environmental concerns.

Work Activities

  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Processing Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: eClinicalWorks EHR software In-demand technologies: Epic Systems

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Medicine
  • Combined Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs
  • Neurology Residency/Fellowship Programs

Related occupations to neurologists include:

Also Known As

Adult Neurologist, Adult and Pediatric Neurologist, Child Neurologist, Chiropractic Neurologist, DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician), Epileptologist, General Neurologist, Headache Specialist, MD (Medical Doctor), Neurohospitalist, Neurologist, Neurology Physician, Neurophysiologist, Neurosurgery Physician, Osteopathic Neurologist.

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