Neurobiologist
Neurobiologists, a type of neuroscientist, study the biology of the nervous system to determine how it functions in order to better understand and treat neurological disorders, such as strokes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia.
Preparation to become a neurobiologist may include earning a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, as well as attending medical school.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical scientists, other than epidemiologists, earned a median annual salary of $74,590 as of May 2009 (www.bls.gov). During the same period, the middle-half salary range for medical scientists, other than epidemiologists, was $53,600-$103,060.
Many jobs in neurobiology or neuroscience are in research, either working for the government, at a university, for private companies or in a hospital setting. Neurobiologists in research positions may study the structure and development of the nervous system, as well as how the nervous system affects neurological function and behavior. They may conduct experiments involving either human or animal subjects using electrodes, brain scans, injected dyes and other tools.
Preparation to become a neurobiologist may include earning a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, as well as attending medical school.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical scientists, other than epidemiologists, earned a median annual salary of $74,590 as of May 2009 (www.bls.gov). During the same period, the middle-half salary range for medical scientists, other than epidemiologists, was $53,600-$103,060.
Many jobs in neurobiology or neuroscience are in research, either working for the government, at a university, for private companies or in a hospital setting. Neurobiologists in research positions may study the structure and development of the nervous system, as well as how the nervous system affects neurological function and behavior. They may conduct experiments involving either human or animal subjects using electrodes, brain scans, injected dyes and other tools.
Neurosurgeon
A neurosurgeon is a type of specialist physician who surgically treats disorders of the nervous system including the brain, spine and sometimes the peripheral nerves.
A neurosurgeon is generally trained to treat all types of disorders of the nervous system, including tumors, blood vessel diseases, epilepsy,hydrocephalus, spinal disease, head and spine trauma, and more. However, many neurosurgeons sub-specialize in one of these areas. Common sub-specialties of neurosurgeons include spine, tumor, trauma, epilepsy, and pediatric neurosurgery.
The Medical Group Management Association's 2011 survey showed neurosurgeons as the second highest-paid specialty in hospital practice, at an average salary of $701,927. Pediatric neurosurgeons were fourth, at an average of $656,282. Outside of the hospital context, the MGMA reports the average salary of neurosurgeons as $767,627 per year and pediatric neurosurgeons as $643,188. Medical staffing firm Jackson & Coker places the average slightly lower, at $671,086 per year, but notes that neurosurgeons also average $134,217 in benefits for total compensation of $805,303.
A neurosurgeon is generally trained to treat all types of disorders of the nervous system, including tumors, blood vessel diseases, epilepsy,hydrocephalus, spinal disease, head and spine trauma, and more. However, many neurosurgeons sub-specialize in one of these areas. Common sub-specialties of neurosurgeons include spine, tumor, trauma, epilepsy, and pediatric neurosurgery.
The Medical Group Management Association's 2011 survey showed neurosurgeons as the second highest-paid specialty in hospital practice, at an average salary of $701,927. Pediatric neurosurgeons were fourth, at an average of $656,282. Outside of the hospital context, the MGMA reports the average salary of neurosurgeons as $767,627 per year and pediatric neurosurgeons as $643,188. Medical staffing firm Jackson & Coker places the average slightly lower, at $671,086 per year, but notes that neurosurgeons also average $134,217 in benefits for total compensation of $805,303.
Neuroradiologist
A neuroradiologist is a licensed medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing disorders of the nervous system using imaging equipment.
A doctor takes x-rays, computerized tomography(CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screens to look for signs of disease and trauma. He or she records and interprets findings from imaging tests to make accurate diagnoses. Since neuroradiologists conduct such complex, delicate procedures, they are required to receive extensive training through four years of medical school and up to nine years of postdoctoral residency and fellowship programs.
The average salary for neuroradiologists as of March 2011 was $229,000,
according to SimplyHired.com. Some cities reported higher averages for the same time period, like Oakland, California ($306,000) and Kansas City, Missouri ($231,000). Other areas of the country reported salaries below the national average. Phoenix, Arizona averaged $218,000, and Tampa, Florida had an average salary of $211,000.
A doctor takes x-rays, computerized tomography(CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screens to look for signs of disease and trauma. He or she records and interprets findings from imaging tests to make accurate diagnoses. Since neuroradiologists conduct such complex, delicate procedures, they are required to receive extensive training through four years of medical school and up to nine years of postdoctoral residency and fellowship programs.
The average salary for neuroradiologists as of March 2011 was $229,000,
according to SimplyHired.com. Some cities reported higher averages for the same time period, like Oakland, California ($306,000) and Kansas City, Missouri ($231,000). Other areas of the country reported salaries below the national average. Phoenix, Arizona averaged $218,000, and Tampa, Florida had an average salary of $211,000.
Neuropathologist
Neuropathology is the study of disease of nervous system tissue, usually in the form of either small surgical biopsies or whole autopsy brains. Neuropathology is a subspecialty of anatomic pathology, neurology, and neurosurgery. It should not be confused with neuropathy, which refers to disorders of the nerves (usually in the peripheral nervous system).
Neuropathologist average salary is $150,413, median salary is $153,920
with a salary range from $120,000 to $223,000.
Neuropathologist salaries are collected from government agencies and companies. Each salary is associated with a real job position. Neuropathologist salary statistics is not exclusive and is for reference only.
Neuropathologist average salary is $150,413, median salary is $153,920
with a salary range from $120,000 to $223,000.
Neuropathologist salaries are collected from government agencies and companies. Each salary is associated with a real job position. Neuropathologist salary statistics is not exclusive and is for reference only.
Neuropsychologist
Neuropsychology studies the structure and function of the brain as they relate to specific psychological processes and behaviors. It is seen as a clinical and experimental field of psychology that aims to study, assess, understand and treat behaviors directly related to brain functioning.
The term neuropsychology has been applied to lesion studies in humans and animals.
It has also been applied to efforts to record electrical activity from individual cells or groups of cells in higher primates including some studies of human patients.
It is scientific in its approach, making use of neuroscience, and shares an information processing view of the mind with cognitive psychology and cognitive science.
The current average neuropsychologist salary is currently $86,000 per year. A newly graduated neuropsychologist that
is just starting in the field is $42,000 per year. A professional with five years of experience will make a neuropsychologist income of $64,000 per year. Neuropsychologists with at least 10 years of experience can get up to $90,000 a year.
The term neuropsychology has been applied to lesion studies in humans and animals.
It has also been applied to efforts to record electrical activity from individual cells or groups of cells in higher primates including some studies of human patients.
It is scientific in its approach, making use of neuroscience, and shares an information processing view of the mind with cognitive psychology and cognitive science.
The current average neuropsychologist salary is currently $86,000 per year. A newly graduated neuropsychologist that
is just starting in the field is $42,000 per year. A professional with five years of experience will make a neuropsychologist income of $64,000 per year. Neuropsychologists with at least 10 years of experience can get up to $90,000 a year.