Depending on the specific numbing medicine (local anesthetic) used, the effects of the block can last even longer, ranging from hours to days. For some types of surgery, you may receive an infusion catheter, a very thin tube which can continuously bathe the nerve area in numbing medicine for an average of 2-3 days.
Average Salary. The Society of Neuroscience estimates doctorate graduates earn $68,900 to $75,000 a year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) puts the median annual salary of the medical science profession at $76,700. The field, as well as the research achievements of the neurobiologist, factor greatly in the amount they can earn.
Average Annual Income for Neurologists: According to the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) 2012 Compensation report, the average income for neurologists is $281,616, based on national averages. By region, neurologists earn the most in the South, with an average income there of $324,521 annually.