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Job outlook for pulmonologists in the United States
Are pulmonologist jobs in demand?
Yes, pulmonologist jobs are in demand. Pulmonologist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Pulmonologist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of pulmonologist jobs and the average pulmonologist salary over time.
Pulmonologist jobs over time
Pulmonologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 146 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 104 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 457 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 417 | 0.00% |
Average pulmonologist salary over time
Pulmonologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $297,512 | $143.03 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $290,288 | $139.56 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $285,390 | $137.21 | --5.0% |
| 2023 | $300,307 | $144.38 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $293,957 | $141.33 | +4.7% |
Pulmonologist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of pulmonologist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pulmonologists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for pulmonologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 31 | 2% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 105 | 1% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 64 | 1% |
| 4 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 59 | 1% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 53 | 1% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 53 | 1% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 51 | 1% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 37 | 1% |
| 9 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 26 | 1% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 24 | 1% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 20 | 1% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 17 | 1% |
| 13 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 16 | 1% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 11 | 1% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 10 | 1% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 8 | 1% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 7 | 1% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 5 | 1% |
Most common cities for pulmonologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eureka | 1 | 4% | $283,408 |
| 2 | Mason City | 1 | 4% | $383,472 |
| 3 | Pikesville | 1 | 3% | $261,134 |
| 4 | Belleville | 1 | 2% | $319,480 |
| 5 | Kingsport | 1 | 2% | $273,066 |
| 6 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $357,491 |
| 7 | Urban Honolulu | 1 | 0% | $112,094 |