How much does a academic pulmonologist make in 2026?

A academic pulmonologist (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $385,000 per year, based on 17 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for pulmonologists at an academic medical center or university?

Pulmonologists at an academic medical center or university earn between $310,000 (25th percentile) and $455,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $385,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Pulmonology (N=17 verified submissions, updated August 12, 2026, data as of 2026-08-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 12, 2026 | Based on 17 verified submissions

Academic Pulmonologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Pulmonologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic pulmonologist salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $385,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 17 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $374,694.

Median Salary: $385,000
Average Salary: $374,694
25th Percentile: $310,000
75th Percentile: $455,000

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

Median

$385,000

Average

$374,694

25th

$310,000

75th

$455,000

Based on 17 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$310K$310,000 – $480K$480,000

25th

$310K$310,000

Median

$385K$385,000

75th

$455K$455,000

Middle 50% earn

$310K$310,000 – $455K$455,000

Median salary

$385K$385,000

Average salary

$375K$374,694

Salary Range

Minimum$310,000

Maximum$480,000

Percentiles

25th$310,000

75th$455,000

Breakdown

Monthly$32,083

Hourly$185

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pulmonologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pulmonology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Pulmonology (N=17 verified submissions, updated August 12, 2026, data as of 2026-08-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 12, 2026 | Based on 17 verified submissions

Academic Pulmonologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Pulmonologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $385,000
Average Salary: $374,694
25th Percentile: $310,000
75th Percentile: $455,000

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

Median

$385,000

Average

$374,694

25th

$310,000

75th

$455,000

Based on 17 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$310K$310,000 – $480K$480,000

25th

$310K$310,000

Median

$385K$385,000

75th

$455K$455,000

Middle 50% earn

$310K$310,000 – $455K$455,000

Median salary

$385K$385,000

Average salary

$375K$374,694

Salary Range

Minimum$310,000

Maximum$480,000

Percentiles

25th$310,000

75th$455,000

Breakdown

Monthly$32,083

Hourly$185

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pulmonologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pulmonology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Academic Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

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