The assumption was made that neurosurgeons work an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2,080 hours worked per year. Here are the statistics on hourly pay:
1. Lowest 10 percent: $49/hour
2. 25 percentile: $103/hour
3. 50 percentile: $173/hour
4. 75 percentile: $260/hour
5. Top 10 percent: $336/hour
The hourly rate is subject to actual hours worked, number of surgeries performed, billing rate and type of surgery.
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