How much do critical care pulmonologists make? The median critical care pulmonologist salary in 2026 is $520,000, with an average of $502,427. The typical range is $455,000–$545,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 37 submissions • Updated May 2026
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Based on 37 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Critical care Pulmonologist ranges from $455,000 to $545,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $650,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Pulmonologist average.
Entry-level Critical care Pulmonologist positions start at $484,722, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $519,200 – a 7% increase.
Most commonly, Critical care Pulmonologist physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (65% of submissions). Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($425,535), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Critical care Pulmonologist physicians report 4.4/5 career satisfaction, with 95% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized critical care procedures and treatments within pulmonology, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 37 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $520,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Critical care Pulmonologist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Critical care Pulmonologist physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Explore critical care salary data for pulmonology across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for critical care in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $519,583 | 24 submissions |
| Private Practice | $516,875 | 8 submissions |
| Academic | $396,959 | 5 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $370,000 | 1 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $510,000 | 5 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $466,429 | 7 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $508,740 | 20 submissions |
| 16+ years | $557,500 | 4 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.