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Pulmonary disease specialist salary

Average pulmonary disease specialist salary

$108,850

$52.33 hourly rate

Entry-level pulmonary disease specialist salary
$45,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Pulmonary Disease Specialist Salary

A pulmonary disease specialist plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating lung-related conditions. The average salary for these specialists is $108,850 per year, equating to about $52 per hour. However, salaries can vary significantly based on several factors.

Factors Influencing Salary

  • Location: Specialists in metropolitan areas often earn higher salaries compared to those in rural settings.
  • Experience: More experienced professionals typically command higher pay.
  • Subspecialties: Specializing in certain areas can lead to increased earning opportunities.

Moreover, understanding average salaries by state can provide insights into the best locations for employment. For instance, states with higher living costs tend to offer better compensation. Additionally, examining salary trends over time can help specialists anticipate future earning potential and make informed career decisions.

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Where can a Pulmonary Disease Specialist earn more?

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Northside Hospital$354,399
HealthTrust$75,508

Average pulmonary disease specialist salary by state

The highest-paying states for pulmonary disease specialists are West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The lowest average pulmonary disease specialist salary states are Idaho, Florida, and Texas.

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Highest paying states for pulmonary disease specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1West Virginia$142,189$68.36
2Pennsylvania$137,896$66.30
3Iowa$124,724$59.96
4Rhode Island$133,594$64.23
5Wisconsin$132,344$63.63
6Nebraska$123,213$59.24
7Indiana$131,273$63.11
8New Hampshire$127,932$61.51
9Maryland$134,966$64.89
10Kentucky$134,922$64.87
11North Dakota$115,316$55.44
12North Carolina$120,018$57.70
13Virginia$129,139$62.09
14Delaware$121,220$58.28
15Maine$130,269$62.63
16Ohio$122,666$58.97
17Michigan$121,953$58.63
18Georgia$121,382$58.36
19Illinois$126,388$60.76
20Wyoming$107,978$51.91
21Connecticut$125,754$60.46
22Vermont$113,074$54.36
23South Dakota$106,755$51.32
24Tennessee$118,034$56.75
25New Jersey$126,142$60.65
26New York$116,466$55.99
27District of Columbia$127,709$61.40
28Massachusetts$120,854$58.10
29Louisiana$106,966$51.43
30Minnesota$117,878$56.67
31Kansas$108,428$52.13
32Montana$100,472$48.30
33Missouri$110,334$53.05
34Arizona$100,627$48.38
35Arkansas$98,549$47.38
36Alaska$96,441$46.37
37Nevada$96,012$46.16
38Utah$98,662$47.43
39Alabama$96,191$46.25
40South Carolina$104,465$50.22
41Florida$83,511$40.15
42Oklahoma$94,988$45.67
43Hawaii$48,791$23.46
44Mississippi$98,870$47.53
45Idaho$83,560$40.17
46Oregon$78,731$37.85
47New Mexico$90,670$43.59
48Texas$81,105$38.99
49Washington$91,206$43.85
50Colorado$87,232$41.94
51California$78,467$37.72
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Highest paying cities for pulmonary disease specialists

The highest-paying cities for pulmonary disease specialists are Urbana, IL, Washington, DC, and Farmington, CT.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Urbana, IL$142,193$68.36
2Washington, DC$138,449$66.56
3Farmington, CT$135,404$65.10
4Akron, OH$134,155$64.50
5Bloomington, MN$134,093$64.47
6Atlanta, GA$132,799$63.85
7New York, NY$122,630$58.96
8Phoenix, AZ$103,476$49.75
9Fort Smith, AR$100,049$48.10
10Stillwater, OK$98,536$47.37
11Fresno, CA$82,841$39.83
12Houston, TX$78,256$37.62

Pulmonary disease specialist salary details

A pulmonary disease specialist's salary ranges from $45,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $260,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average pulmonary disease specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a pulmonary disease specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$260,000$21,667$125
75th Percentile$172,000$14,333$83
Average$108,850$9,071$52
25th Percentile$68,000$5,667$33
10th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22

Top companies hiring pulmonary disease specialists now:

  1. MercyOne jobs (2)
  2. St. Joseph Medical Center jobs (1)
  3. Orlando Health jobs (1)
  4. Good Samaritan jobs (1)
  5. St. Francis Medical Center jobs (1)

Which companies pay pulmonary disease specialists the most?

Pulmonary disease specialist salaries at Northside Hospital and Yuma Regional Medical Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pulmonary disease specialist salary at companies like MercyOne and Western Missouri Medical Center are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Northside Hospital$354,399$170.38
2Yuma Regional Medical Center$324,393$155.96
3MercyOne$277,369$133.35
4Western Missouri Medical Center$263,847$126.85
5Community Medical Center$260,696$125.33
6Carle Foundation$255,061$122.63
7Children's National Medical Center$239,723$115.25
8Akron Children's Hospital$214,672$103.21
9United Therapeutics$207,838$99.92
10Eisenhower Medical Center$183,820$88.38
11Alexion Pharmaceuticals$165,443$79.54
12Kelsey-Seybold Clinic$146,452$70.41
13Hoffmann-LA Roche Inc$134,272$64.55
14The Medicus Firm$128,123$61.60
15New York University$124,043$59.64
16Community Health Systems$117,945$56.70
17University Of Minnesota Physicians$110,805$53.27
18HealthTrust$75,508$36.30

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Pulmonary disease specialist salary trends

The average pulmonary disease specialist salary has risen by $12,876 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pulmonary disease specialist earned $95,974 annually, but today, they earn $108,850 a year. That works out to a 1% change in pay for pulmonary disease specialists over the last decade.

Compare pulmonary disease specialist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average pulmonary disease specialist salary over time

Compare pulmonary disease specialist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Pulmonary disease specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$109,000$52.33+2.4%
2024$106,000$51.06+1.7%
2023$104,000$50.20-5.2%
2022$110,000$52.82+2.1%
2021$108,000$51.71+4.5%

Recently added pulmonary disease specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Kelsey Seybold ClinicPulmonary Function SpecialistHouston, TX06/24/2025$60,306
Northbay SolutionsPulmonary Function Specialist-NbmcFairfield, CA05/16/2025$107,042
Northbay Healthcare GroupPulmonary Function Specialist-NbmcFairfield, CA05/13/2025$107,042
Arrowhead PharmaceuticalsRare Disease Specialist-NortheastPhiladelphia, PA04/29/2025$130,000
Catholic Health InitiativesPulmonary Specialist ILexington, KY04/03/2025$52,551
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics AuthorityPulmonary Rehab SpecialistRockford, IL02/23/2025$56,766
M PhysiciansPulmonary Function SpecialistMinneapolis, MN02/17/2025$69,080
Kelsey Seybold ClinicPulmonary Function SpecialistHouston, TX11/28/2024$59,108
Ks Management ServicesPulmonary Function SpecialistHouston, TX11/28/2024$59,108
UAB GroupPatient Encounter Specialist-TKC Pulmonary Allergy-Days (002)Alabama10/24/2024$31,305

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