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Pulmonary physician salary
Average pulmonary physician salary
$220,773
Average Pulmonary Physician Salary
The average salary for a pulmonary physician stands at $220,773 per year, translating to approximately $106 per hour. Factors affecting this salary include geographic location, years of experience, and the specific healthcare facility type.
Where Pulmonary Physicians Earn More
Compensation varies significantly across states. For instance, pulmonary physicians in California and New York often report higher earnings due to demand and cost of living factors. In addition to state variations, experience plays a crucial role in salary potential. Entry-level positions may start lower, while seasoned professionals can command significantly higher salaries.
Salary Estimates Over Time
Over the past few years, salaries for pulmonary physicians have shown a steady increase, reflecting the growing need for specialists in this field. As healthcare evolves, so do the roles of pulmonary physicians, often expanding into areas such as critical care and telemedicine. This evolution presents additional opportunities for job seekers and current practitioners.
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Where can a Pulmonary Physician earn more?
Pulmonary physician salary estimates from across the web
Average pulmonary physician salary by state
The highest-paying states for pulmonary physicians are Alaska, North Dakota, and Montana. The lowest average pulmonary physician salary states are Oregon, Florida, and Oklahoma.
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Highest paying states for pulmonary physicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $206,105 | $99.09 |
| 2 | Montana | $203,669 | $97.92 |
| 3 | Alaska | $209,132 | $100.54 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $196,979 | $94.70 |
| 5 | Nevada | $200,896 | $96.58 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $203,280 | $97.73 |
| 7 | Indiana | $197,241 | $94.83 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $200,254 | $96.28 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $195,252 | $93.87 |
| 10 | Louisiana | $198,540 | $95.45 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $197,556 | $94.98 |
| 12 | Vermont | $196,548 | $94.49 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $193,136 | $92.85 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $192,740 | $92.66 |
| 15 | Utah | $202,432 | $97.32 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $193,209 | $92.89 |
| 17 | Iowa | $192,619 | $92.61 |
| 18 | Georgia | $193,625 | $93.09 |
| 19 | California | $200,669 | $96.48 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $193,106 | $92.84 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $189,014 | $90.87 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $192,144 | $92.38 |
| 23 | Arizona | $186,599 | $89.71 |
| 24 | Michigan | $186,119 | $89.48 |
| 25 | Maine | $183,402 | $88.17 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $185,304 | $89.09 |
| 27 | Missouri | $191,335 | $91.99 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $183,579 | $88.26 |
| 29 | Illinois | $190,788 | $91.72 |
| 30 | Colorado | $194,779 | $93.64 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $184,320 | $88.62 |
| 32 | Washington | $186,218 | $89.53 |
| 33 | Ohio | $185,947 | $89.40 |
| 34 | Kansas | $186,519 | $89.67 |
| 35 | Texas | $185,757 | $89.31 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $183,778 | $88.35 |
| 37 | Maryland | $185,302 | $89.09 |
| 38 | Virginia | $185,756 | $89.31 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $184,165 | $88.54 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $174,473 | $83.88 |
| 41 | New York | $176,901 | $85.05 |
| 42 | Oregon | $175,796 | $84.52 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $128,528 | $61.79 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $179,969 | $86.52 |
| 45 | Florida | $174,708 | $83.99 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $185,168 | $89.02 |
| 47 | Idaho | $181,464 | $87.24 |
| 48 | Alabama | $174,134 | $83.72 |
| 49 | Massachusetts | $180,449 | $86.75 |
| 50 | Delaware | $181,595 | $87.31 |
| 51 | New Jersey | $174,330 | $83.81 |
Highest paying cities for pulmonary physicians
The highest-paying cities for pulmonary physicians are Fargo, ND, Eau Claire, WI, and Evansville, IN.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo, ND | $298,719 | $143.61 |
| 2 | Eau Claire, WI | $279,177 | $134.22 |
| 3 | Evansville, IN | $278,051 | $133.68 |
| 4 | Reno, NV | $269,483 | $129.56 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls, SD | $265,890 | $127.83 |
| 6 | Mason City, IA | $262,708 | $126.30 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $260,731 | $125.35 |
| 8 | Columbus, MS | $260,474 | $125.23 |
| 9 | Omaha, NE | $257,426 | $123.76 |
| 10 | Saint Joseph, MO | $256,664 | $123.40 |
| 11 | Decatur, IL | $256,258 | $123.20 |
| 12 | Albuquerque, NM | $247,361 | $118.92 |
| 13 | Salem, VA | $246,638 | $118.58 |
| 14 | Cincinnati, OH | $243,873 | $117.25 |
| 15 | Grand Rapids, MI | $242,533 | $116.60 |
| 16 | Kansas City, KS | $241,585 | $116.15 |
| 17 | Florence, SC | $239,595 | $115.19 |
| 18 | Tacoma, WA | $231,117 | $111.11 |
| 19 | Dover, NH | $230,605 | $110.87 |
| 20 | Corpus Christi, TX | $228,195 | $109.71 |
Pulmonary physician salary details
A pulmonary physician's salary ranges from $108,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $448,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pulmonary physician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $448,000 | $37,333 | $215 |
| 75th Percentile | $320,000 | $26,667 | $154 |
| Average | $220,773 | $18,398 | $106 |
| 25th Percentile | $152,000 | $12,667 | $73 |
| 10th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
Highest paying pulmonary physician jobs
The highest paying types of pulmonary physicians are cardiologist, rheumatologist, and oncologist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor | $208,582 | $17,382 | $100.28 | 14,571 |
| Gastroenterologist | $242,804 | $20,234 | $116.73 | 19,604 |
| Cardiologist | $299,848 | $24,987 | $144.16 | 2,849 |
| Nephrologist | $252,156 | $21,013 | $121.23 | 20,662 |
| Hematologist | $277,394 | $23,116 | $133.36 | 2,411 |
| Oncologist | $298,009 | $24,834 | $143.27 | 3,801 |
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Which companies pay pulmonary physicians the most?
Pulmonary physician salaries at Freeman Health System and OSF HealthCare are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pulmonary physician salary at companies like Thomas Health and TJ Regional Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeman Health System | $391,969 | $188.45 |
| 2 | OSF HealthCare | $355,587 | $170.96 |
| 3 | Thomas Health | $354,355 | $170.36 |
| 4 | TJ Regional Health | $349,357 | $167.96 |
| 5 | MidMichigan Health | $348,641 | $167.62 |
| 6 | Sanford Health | $335,576 | $161.33 |
| 7 | DMH | $333,289 | $160.24 |
| 8 | Altru Health System | $329,368 | $158.35 |
| 9 | Missouri Delta Medical Center | $328,365 | $157.87 |
| 10 | PeaceHealth | $326,309 | $156.88 |
| 11 | UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS | $324,658 | $156.09 |
| 12 | Trinity Health | $324,614 | $156.06 |
| 13 | SSM Health | $320,936 | $154.30 |
| 14 | INTEGRIS Health | $317,617 | $152.70 |
| 15 | Essentia Health | $313,223 | $150.59 |
| 16 | Hannibal Regional | $311,814 | $149.91 |
| 17 | Mercy Health | $308,381 | $148.26 |
| 18 | Genesis Health System | $308,030 | $148.09 |
| 19 | Northside Hospital | $307,995 | $148.07 |
| 20 | Colquitt Regional Medical Center | $305,291 | $146.77 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Pulmonary physician salary trends
The average pulmonary physician salary has risen by $26,115 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pulmonary physician earned $194,658 annually, but today, they earn $220,773 a year. That works out to a 1% change in pay for pulmonary physicians over the last decade.
Compare pulmonary physician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average pulmonary physician salary over time
Compare pulmonary physician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Pulmonary physician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $221,000 | $106.14 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $215,000 | $103.56 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $212,000 | $101.82 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | $223,000 | $107.14 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $218,000 | $104.87 | +4.5% |
Recently added pulmonary physician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSF Healthcare | Pulmonary Critical Care Physician | Pontiac, IL | 06/30/2025 | $449,000 |
| Sanford Health | Physician-Pulmonary/Critical Care | Bemidji, MN | 06/30/2025 | $400,294 |
| Essentia Health | Physician-Pediatric Pulmonary | Duluth, MN | 06/28/2025 | $285,051 |
| Essentia Health | Physician-Pulmonary Medicine | Fargo, ND | 06/28/2025 | $447,361 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Physician-Pulmonary Disease | Chillicothe, OH | 06/28/2025 | $300,000 |
| Prime Healthcare Services | Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician | Victorville, CA | 06/27/2025 | $350,000 |
| Northwestern Medicine | Physician: Pulmonary Medicine | DeKalb, IL | 06/26/2025 | $430,000 |
| Scpmg | Pulmonary Crit/Care Spec.-SAN Bernardino County | Fontana, CA | 06/11/2025 | $73,536 |
| Atlantic Health | Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician | Downe, NJ | 06/10/2025 | $225,000 |
| Donohue & Associates | SF Bay Area Outpatient Pulmonary Medicine Position | Walnut Creek, CA | 06/10/2025 | $260,000 |
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