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Neurological Careers

Careers of the Nervous System
There are many kinds of careers that involve working with the nervous system and not all of them are just research and lab work. (AV=Average Salary)

Neuroscientist
general term for a studier of the nervous system
AV: $100,540

Neuroanatomist
studies the anatomy of the nervous system
 AV: $85,000

Neurobiologist
 studies the biology of the nervous system
AV:  $101,000

Neurochemist
studies chemistry of the nervous system
 AV:  $50,000

Neurological Surgeon
doctor who performs surgery on the nervous system
 AV: $368,000

Neurologist
doctor who diagnoses and treats the disorders of the nervous system
 AV: $184,000

Neuropsychologist
studies brain/behavior relationships especially cognitive function
 AV: $109,000

 Psychiatrist
doctor who diagnoses and treats mental disorders
AV: $164,000


Electroneurodiagnostic Technician
records electrical activity from the brain and spinal cord
AV: $55,600