How much does a mid-career pulmonologist make in 2026?

A mid-career pulmonologist (6-15 years of attending experience) earns a median salary of $460,000 per year, based on 54 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for mid-career pulmonologists?

Mid-Career pulmonologists (6-15 years of attending experience) earn between $400,000 (25th percentile) and $540,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $460,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Mid-Career Pulmonology (N=54 verified submissions, updated May 12, 2026, data as of 2026-05-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 12, 2026 | Based on 54 verified submissions

Mid-Career Pulmonologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Mid-Career Pulmonologist Salary (6-15 years of attending experience)

The median mid-career pulmonologist salary (6-15 years of attending experience) is $460,000 per year as of May 2026, based on 54 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $455,505.

Median Salary: $460,000
Average Salary: $455,505
25th Percentile: $400,000
75th Percentile: $540,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated May 12, 2026

Median

$460,000

Average

$455,505

25th

$400,000

75th

$540,000

Based on 54 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$400K$400,000 – $610K$610,000

25th

$400K$400,000

Median

$460K$460,000

75th

$540K$540,000

Middle 50% earn

$400K$400,000 – $540K$540,000

Median salary

$460K$460,000

Average salary

$456K$455,505

Salary Range

Minimum$400,000

Maximum$622,500

Percentiles

25th$400,000

75th$540,000

Breakdown

Monthly$38,333

Hourly$221

How Mid-Career Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pulmonologists with 6-15 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Pulmonology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Mid-Career Pulmonology (N=54 verified submissions, updated May 12, 2026, data as of 2026-05-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 12, 2026 | Based on 54 verified submissions

Mid-Career Pulmonologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Mid-Career Pulmonologist Salary (6-15 years of attending experience)

Median Salary: $460,000
Average Salary: $455,505
25th Percentile: $400,000
75th Percentile: $540,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated May 12, 2026

Median

$460,000

Average

$455,505

25th

$400,000

75th

$540,000

Based on 54 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$400K$400,000 – $610K$610,000

25th

$400K$400,000

Median

$460K$460,000

75th

$540K$540,000

Middle 50% earn

$400K$400,000 – $540K$540,000

Median salary

$460K$460,000

Average salary

$456K$455,505

Salary Range

Minimum$400,000

Maximum$622,500

Percentiles

25th$400,000

75th$540,000

Breakdown

Monthly$38,333

Hourly$221

How Mid-Career Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pulmonologists with 6-15 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Pulmonology salary page.

Early Career (0-5 years of attending experience)Mid-Career (6-15 years of attending experience)Senior (16-25 years of attending experience)Veteran (25+ years of attending experience)

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