There are currently an estimated 45,000 neurosurgeons in the United States. The neurosurgeon job market is expected to grow by 14.4% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are neurosurgeons?
What’s the supply of neurosurgeons?
The neurosurgeon industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Ohio
Neurosurgeon job market by state
| State Name | Employed Neurosurgeons |
|---|---|
| California | 4,240 |
| Texas | 3,370 |
| Ohio | 2,620 |
| Massachusetts | 2,120 |
| New York | 1,740 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,610 |
| Florida | 1,500 |
| Illinois | 1,470 |
| New Jersey | 1,360 |
| Michigan | 1,270 |
| Minnesota | 1,120 |
| North Carolina | 1,110 |
| Virginia | 950 |
| Colorado | 900 |
| Kentucky | 820 |
| Indiana | 740 |
| Georgia | 710 |
| Washington | 530 |
| Alabama | 490 |
| New Hampshire | 480 |
| Maryland | 460 |
| Tennessee | 450 |
| Wisconsin | 450 |
| Utah | 410 |
| Mississippi | 380 |
| South Dakota | 350 |
| Nebraska | 330 |
| Oklahoma | 310 |
| Arizona | 270 |
| Oregon | 270 |
| Vermont | 270 |
| Nevada | 250 |
| Louisiana | 240 |
| Arkansas | 240 |
| New Mexico | 240 |
| District of Columbia | 220 |
| Kansas | 210 |
| Maine | 180 |
| Montana | 180 |
| Iowa | 160 |
| Delaware | 130 |
| Wyoming | 110 |
| North Dakota | 80 |
| Hawaii | 80 |
| Idaho | 70 |
| Alaska | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | 30 |