Pulmonologist Salary in California 2026: $455K Median
The median pulmonologist salary in California is $455,000 per year, based on 11 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through . The middle 50% of reports fall between $410,000 and $475,000.
- Median
- $455,000
- Middle 50% (25th–75th)
- $410K–$475K
- Approved reports
- 11
- As of
Source: SalaryDr salary reports — anonymous, self-reported and approved before publication. Total compensation includes base salary, bonuses and incentives. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles. Figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded to protect privacy. Methodology
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Pulmonology Bonus & Incentive Pay in California (2026)
Based on 11 approved salary reports in California. 100% of them include bonus or incentive compensation.
Bonus Compensation Overview
- Average Bonus
- $62,000
- Median Bonus
- $60,000
- Bonus Range (IQR)
- $50,000 - $70,000
- Bonus as % of Total Comp
- 14%
- Physicians with Bonus
- 11 of 11 (100%)
New Graduate Offer Package
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Pulmonologist Salary in California: FAQ
Answers are computed from the 11 approved salary reports on this page.
How much does a pulmonologist make in California?
The median pulmonologist salary in California is $455,000 per year, based on 11 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through March 26, 2025. The average is $445,000. At the average reported workweek of 52 hours, the median works out to about $168 per hour.
What is the salary range for a pulmonologist in California?
The middle 50% of reported pulmonologist salaries in California fall between $410,000 (25th percentile) and $475,000 (75th percentile). Based on 11 reports.
How many hours does a pulmonologist work per week in California?
Pulmonologists who reported their schedule in California average 52 hours per week (11 reports).
How satisfied are pulmonologists with their jobs?
Pulmonologists who rated their job in California gave it an average of 4.0 out of 5 (11 reports). 91% of the 11 reports that answered say they would choose the specialty again.
Where does this pulmonologist salary data come from?
These figures come from 11 reports that pulmonologists in California submitted anonymously to SalaryDr and that were approved before publication; the most recent is from March 26, 2025. Reports are self-reported: approval means a report passed SalaryDr's review checks, not that the submitter's pay was independently verified. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles.
Reports are anonymous and self-reported. How SalaryDr calculates these figures.