How much does a government/va pulmonologist make in 2026?

A government/va pulmonologist (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $450,000 per year, based on 11 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for pulmonologists in a government, VA, or military setting?

Pulmonologists in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $435,000 (25th percentile) and $650,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $450,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Pulmonology (N=11 verified submissions, updated August 12, 2026, data as of 2026-08-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 12, 2026 | Based on 11 verified submissions

Government/VA Pulmonologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Pulmonologist Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va pulmonologist salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $450,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 11 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $565,000.

Median Salary: $450,000
Average Salary: $565,000
25th Percentile: $435,000
75th Percentile: $650,000

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

Median

$450,000

Average

$565,000

25th

$435,000

75th

$650,000

Based on 11 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$435K$435,000 – $758K$757,500

25th

$435K$435,000

Median

$450K$450,000

75th

$650K$650,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$435K$435,000 – $650K$650,000

Median salary

$450K$450,000

Average salary

$565K$565,000

Salary Range

Minimum$435,000

Maximum$1,350,000

Percentiles

25th$435,000

75th$650,000

Breakdown

Monthly$37,500

Hourly$216

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pulmonologists in a government, VA, or military setting. 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 Government/VA Pulmonology (N=11 verified submissions, updated August 12, 2026, data as of 2026-08-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 12, 2026 | Based on 11 verified submissions

Government/VA Pulmonologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Pulmonologist Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

Median Salary: $450,000
Average Salary: $565,000
25th Percentile: $435,000
75th Percentile: $650,000

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

Median

$450,000

Average

$565,000

25th

$435,000

75th

$650,000

Based on 11 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$435K$435,000 – $758K$757,500

25th

$435K$435,000

Median

$450K$450,000

75th

$650K$650,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$435K$435,000 – $650K$650,000

Median salary

$450K$450,000

Average salary

$565K$565,000

Salary Range

Minimum$435,000

Maximum$1,350,000

Percentiles

25th$435,000

75th$650,000

Breakdown

Monthly$37,500

Hourly$216

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pulmonologists in a government, VA, or military setting. 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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