Best cities for a pulmonary physician
The best cities for pulmonary physicians are Lexington, KY, Fort Wayne, IN, and Las Vegas, NV, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for pulmonary physicians vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for pulmonary physicians in the U.S.
Whether you're starting your career as a pulmonary physician or considering a move, this list of the best cities for pulmonary physicians to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for pulmonary physicians. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a pulmonary physician. While the absolute best city for pulmonary physicians is Lexington, KY, there are plenty of other great places to consider.
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10 best cities for pulmonary physicians in 2025
1. Lexington, KY
Total pulmonary physician jobs: 12 Average annual salary: $289,396 Lowest 10 percent warn: $151,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $552,000 Location quotient: 13.85 2. Fort Wayne, IN
Total pulmonary physician jobs: 10 Average annual salary: $275,606 Lowest 10 percent warn: $145,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $523,000 Location quotient: 12.34 3. Las Vegas, NV
Total pulmonary physician jobs: 21 Average annual salary: $263,723 Lowest 10 percent warn: $147,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $470,000 Location quotient: 6.40 4. Toledo, OH
Total pulmonary physician jobs: 4 Average annual salary: $240,592 Lowest 10 percent warn: $127,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $455,000 Location quotient: 6.46 5. Louisville, KY
Total pulmonary physician jobs: 7 Average annual salary: $289,874 Lowest 10 percent warn: $151,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $552,000 Location quotient: 2.86 6. Reno, NV
Total pulmonary physician jobs: 6 Average annual salary: $269,483 Lowest 10 percent warn: $150,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $481,000 Location quotient: 5.72 7. Memphis, TN
Total pulmonary physician jobs: 10 Average annual salary: $260,861 Lowest 10 percent warn: $138,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $492,000 Location quotient: 3.63 8. Cincinnati, OH
Total pulmonary physician jobs: 19 Average annual salary: $243,873 Lowest 10 percent warn: $128,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $464,000 Location quotient: 6.32 9. Wichita, KS
Total pulmonary physician jobs: 15 Average annual salary: $238,305 Lowest 10 percent warn: $127,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $446,000 Location quotient: 12.68 10. Indianapolis, IN
Total pulmonary physician jobs: 8 Average annual salary: $277,576 Lowest 10 percent warn: $145,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $528,000 Location quotient: 1.46
Best cities for pulmonary physicians
- Lexington, KY
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Las Vegas, NV
- Toledo, OH
- Louisville, KY
- Reno, NV
- Memphis, TN
- Cincinnati, OH
- Wichita, KS
- Indianapolis, IN
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Detailed list of the best cities for a pulmonary physician
| Rank | City | Average salary | Lowest 10% Earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington, KY | $289,396 | $151,000 | 318,449 | 12 |
| 2 | Fort Wayne, IN | $275,606 | $145,000 | 264,488 | 10 |
| 3 | Las Vegas, NV | $263,723 | $147,000 | 632,912 | 21 |
| 4 | Toledo, OH | $240,592 | $127,000 | 278,508 | 4 |
| 5 | Louisville, KY | $289,874 | $151,000 | 597,337 | 7 |
| 6 | Reno, NV | $269,483 | $150,000 | 245,255 | 6 |
| 7 | Memphis, TN | $260,861 | $138,000 | 652,717 | 10 |
| 8 | Cincinnati, OH | $243,873 | $128,000 | 298,800 | 19 |
| 9 | Wichita, KS | $238,305 | $127,000 | 389,902 | 15 |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | $277,576 | $145,000 | 855,164 | 8 |
| 11 | Omaha, NE | $257,426 | $136,000 | 446,970 | 12 |
| 12 | Winston-Salem, NC | $253,340 | $132,000 | 242,203 | 4 |
| 13 | Cleveland, OH | $236,485 | $125,000 | 385,809 | 11 |
| 14 | Detroit, MI | $237,398 | $126,000 | 672,795 | 10 |
| 15 | Milwaukee, WI | $272,013 | $143,000 | 595,047 | 5 |
| 16 | Saint Paul, MN | $292,941 | $156,000 | 302,398 | 3 |
| 17 | Albuquerque, NM | $247,361 | $136,000 | 559,277 | 9 |
| 18 | Minneapolis, MN | $293,028 | $156,000 | 413,651 | 3 |
| 19 | Corpus Christi, TX | $228,195 | $123,000 | 325,733 | 14 |
| 20 | Anchorage, AK | $361,357 | $178,000 | 298,192 | - |
| 21 | Kansas City, MO | $256,243 | $135,000 | 481,420 | 8 |
| 22 | Nashville, TN | $263,922 | $138,000 | 660,388 | - |
| 23 | Glendale, AZ | $226,896 | $126,000 | 245,895 | 2 |
| 24 | Pittsburgh, PA | $237,731 | $126,000 | 303,625 | 4 |
| 25 | Madison, WI | $272,930 | $144,000 | 252,551 | - |
| 26 | Saint Louis, MO | $256,477 | $134,000 | 311,404 | 6 |
| 27 | Chicago, IL | $255,226 | $134,000 | 2,704,958 | 27 |
| 28 | New Orleans, LA | $271,819 | $146,000 | 391,495 | - |
| 29 | Atlanta, GA | $265,643 | $139,000 | 472,522 | 3 |
| 30 | North Las Vegas, NV | $263,857 | $147,000 | 238,702 | - |
| 31 | Columbus, OH | $241,718 | $127,000 | 860,090 | - |
| 32 | Chesapeake, VA | $239,886 | $126,000 | 237,940 | 4 |
| 33 | Henderson, NV | $263,088 | $147,000 | 292,969 | - |
| 34 | San Antonio, TX | $227,186 | $124,000 | 1,492,510 | 19 |
| 35 | Lincoln, NE | $256,721 | $136,000 | 280,364 | - |
| 36 | Phoenix, AZ | $226,989 | $126,000 | 1,615,017 | 17 |
| 37 | Charlotte, NC | $254,388 | $132,000 | 842,051 | - |
| 38 | Greensboro, NC | $252,953 | $131,000 | 287,027 | - |
| 39 | Plano, TX | $235,479 | $127,000 | 286,057 | 1 |
| 40 | Dallas, TX | $234,881 | $127,000 | 1,317,929 | 2 |
| 41 | Durham, NC | $251,841 | $131,000 | 263,016 | - |
| 42 | Raleigh, NC | $251,806 | $131,000 | 458,880 | - |
| 43 | Garland, TX | $235,316 | $127,000 | 234,943 | - |
| 44 | Virginia Beach, VA | $238,569 | $126,000 | 452,602 | 3 |
| 45 | Irving, TX | $234,868 | $127,000 | 238,289 | - |
| 46 | Bakersfield, CA | $264,610 | $148,000 | 376,380 | 3 |
| 47 | Arlington, TX | $234,479 | $127,000 | 392,772 | - |
| 48 | Fort Worth, TX | $234,325 | $127,000 | 854,113 | - |
| 49 | Norfolk, VA | $239,257 | $126,000 | 245,115 | 2 |
| 50 | Austin, TX | $229,247 | $125,000 | 947,890 | 3 |
Highest paying cities for pulmonary physicians
| Rank | City | Avg. pulmonary physician salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo, ND | $298,719 |
| 2 | Eau Claire, WI | $279,177 |
| 3 | Evansville, IN | $278,051 |
| 4 | Reno, NV | $269,483 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls, SD | $265,890 |
| 6 | Mason City, IA | $262,708 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $260,731 |
| 8 | Columbus, MS | $260,474 |
| 9 | Omaha, NE | $257,426 |
| 10 | Saint Joseph, MO | $256,664 |
| 11 | Decatur, IL | $256,258 |
| 12 | Albuquerque, NM | $247,361 |
| 13 | Salem, VA | $246,638 |
| 14 | Cincinnati, OH | $243,873 |
| 15 | Grand Rapids, MI | $242,533 |
| 16 | Kansas City, KS | $241,585 |
| 17 | Florence, SC | $239,595 |
| 18 | Tacoma, WA | $231,117 |
| 19 | Dover, NH | $230,605 |
| 20 | Corpus Christi, TX | $228,195 |
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Updated January 8, 2025