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How much do brain stimulation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for brain stimulation in the United States is $18.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Brain Stimulation Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Brain Stimulation Specialist, you need a background in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field, often supported by advanced degrees and clinical experience. Familiarity with specialized equipment such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) or Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) devices, as well as certifications in their operation, is typically required. Strong interpersonal communication, patient empathy, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe and effective treatments, foster patient trust, and enable precise monitoring of therapeutic outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in brain stimulation roles within clinical settings?

Professionals in brain stimulation roles, such as those administering transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) or deep brain stimulation (DBS), often encounter challenges related to patient variability in response, precise targeting of stimulation sites, and ensuring patient comfort during procedures. Additionally, they must stay current with evolving technologies and protocols while maintaining strict safety standards. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including neurologists, psychiatrists, and engineers—is essential for effective treatment planning and troubleshooting technical issues.

What is brain stimulation?

Brain stimulation refers to a group of medical and therapeutic techniques that involve activating specific areas of the brain using electrical or magnetic impulses. These techniques, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS), are used to treat various neurological and psychiatric conditions, including depression, Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy. Brain stimulation can be non-invasive or invasive, depending on the method used. It is typically performed by trained healthcare professionals and may be recommended when other treatments have not been effective.

What is the difference between Brain Stimulation vs Neurotechnologist?

AspectBrain StimulationNeurotechnologist
Required CredentialsCertification in neurostimulation techniques, often a background in neuroscience or psychologyDegree in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or related field; certification may be required
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, research labs using devices like TMS or tDCSResearch labs, hospitals, or industry settings working with neurotechnology devices
Industry UsageMedical treatment, research, cognitive enhancementResearch, device development, clinical applications in neuroscience

While both roles involve working with neurotechnology, Brain Stimulation specialists focus on applying stimulation techniques for therapy or research, whereas Neurotechnologists develop, maintain, and operate neurotechnology devices. Both require a background in neuroscience and certification, but their daily tasks and industry focus differ.

What states have the most Brain Stimulation jobs? States with the most job openings for Brain Stimulation jobs include:
Infographic showing various Brain Stimulation job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, and 42% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,385 per year, or $18.5 per hour.
Senior Clinical Specialist, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - South Bay / Peninsula, CA

Senior Clinical Specialist, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - South Bay / Peninsula, CA

Medtronic

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Medtronic rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 168 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

163rd of 515 rated manufacturers


Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Jun 2026


At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the LifeWe are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission-to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life-we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.

Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide.

This role will be part of our Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinical team. Our DBS devices send electrical signals within the brain that can help reduce symptoms of certain disorders or disease. Our key DBS Therapies treat Dystonia, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease.

Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation

At Medtronic, the Senior Clinical Specialist supports the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy group in the areas of surgical coverage, follow-up, support, troubleshooting, customer service and education within a territory. In certain instances this person may be engaged in basic market development activities depending upon the needs of the assigned territory.

This is afield-basedrole.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

  • Conducts on-site education and / or consulting.

  • Supports field personnel in providing the best possible outcomes and service for Medtronic customers.

  • Participates in conventions, forums, and meetings to increase product awareness.

  • Works closely with the DBS Sales and Clinical teams to provide customer case coverage and sales support.

  • Serves as a technical resource to support sales of a specific medical product or solution.

  • Maintains current knowledge about assigned products and services as well as competitive products.

  • For new and existing accounts, this position is able to proactively identify needs and teach a broader level of caregivers and account employees. This position educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to our products and therapies.

We are committed to building a workforce that brings together a broad range of perspectives and experiences at every level. This approach fuels innovation and helps us remain an industry leader-that's why we focus on attracting and developing employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and deeply connected to the needs of the patients we serve.

To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic, click here.

Qualifications Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your applicant profile.

  • High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of 8 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or

  • Associate Degree with a minimum 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or

  • A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience.

Nice to Have: Preferences
  • Bachelor's degree in a health care related field

  • Master's degree

  • Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment

  • Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patientcare

  • Experience in servicing medical personnel on product use

  • Experience with a medical device company or pharmaceutical company, and clinical experience in a specialty area: neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care

  • Understands basic reimbursement and healthcare environment

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure

  • Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience.

Additional Job Requirements:
  • Required to function using healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to infectious disease and radiation

  • Ability to serve as the primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, periodically required to work weekends, evenings and nights and may be required to engage in overnight travel within own district or neighboring districts

  • Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction when outside of clinical events

  • Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings and other training as requested

  • Ability to wear a 7-9 lbsprotective lead apron for extended periods of time in theoperating room

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

  • Ability to sitting, standing, and/or walking for 8+ hours per day

  • Ability to bend/stoop, squat and balance frequently

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer.

**Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.

#LI-MDT

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life-where your unique background and perspective are valued.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$88,000.00 - $132,000.00The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. Learn more about total rewards here.

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can findhere a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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