Career Paths From Neurologists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

General Internal Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move97.6% skill match
Neurologists and General Internal Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). General Internal Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% higher.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$256,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Pediatricians, GeneralLateral Move98.2% skill match
Neurologists and Pediatricians, General share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Pediatricians, General sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 15% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$210,040
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
DermatologistsLateral Move97.2% skill match
Neurologists and Dermatologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Dermatologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 32% higher.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$328,730
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Family Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move97.6% skill match
Neurologists and Family Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Family Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$244,180
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Physician AssistantsLateral Move98.1% skill match
Neurologists and Physician Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Physician Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 45% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$135,880
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change98.4% skill match
Neurologists and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 68% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$80,250
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
PharmacistsLateral Move97.2% skill match
Neurologists and Pharmacists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Pharmacists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 43% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$140,910
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Occupational TherapistsLateral Move97.8% skill match
Neurologists and Occupational Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Occupational Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 60% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$100,330
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change98.2% skill match
Neurologists and Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 69% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$77,270
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change98.2% skill match
Neurologists and Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 62% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$93,250
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97% skill match
Neurologists and Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 69% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$75,870
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change98.1% skill match
Neurologists and Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 62% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$94,980
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.5% skill match
Neurologists and Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 60% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$98,700
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Medical DosimetristsLateral Move97.5% skill match
Neurologists and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Medical Dosimetrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 41% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.6% skill match
Neurologists and Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 61% lower.
Current median salary
$248,560
Target median salary
$96,870
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.