How much does a hospital employed pulmonologist make in 2026?

A hospital employed pulmonologist (employed by a hospital or health system) earns a median salary of $475,000 per year, based on 56 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for pulmonologists employed by a hospital or health system?

Pulmonologists employed by a hospital or health system earn between $370,000 (25th percentile) and $540,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $475,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Pulmonology (N=56 verified submissions, updated August 12, 2026, data as of 2026-08-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 12, 2026 | Based on 56 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Pulmonologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Pulmonologist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

The median hospital employed pulmonologist salary (employed by a hospital or health system) is $475,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 56 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $459,045.

Median Salary: $475,000
Average Salary: $459,045
25th Percentile: $370,000
75th Percentile: $540,000

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

Median

$475,000

Average

$459,045

25th

$370,000

75th

$540,000

Based on 56 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$370K$370,000 – $625K$625,000

25th

$370K$370,000

Median

$475K$475,000

75th

$540K$540,000

Middle 50% earn

$370K$370,000 – $540K$540,000

Median salary

$475K$475,000

Average salary

$459K$459,045

Salary Range

Minimum$370,000

Maximum$750,000

Percentiles

25th$370,000

75th$540,000

Breakdown

Monthly$39,583

Hourly$228

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pulmonologists employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pulmonology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Pulmonology (N=56 verified submissions, updated August 12, 2026, data as of 2026-08-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 12, 2026 | Based on 56 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Pulmonologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Pulmonologist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

Median Salary: $475,000
Average Salary: $459,045
25th Percentile: $370,000
75th Percentile: $540,000

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

Median

$475,000

Average

$459,045

25th

$370,000

75th

$540,000

Based on 56 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$370K$370,000 – $625K$625,000

25th

$370K$370,000

Median

$475K$475,000

75th

$540K$540,000

Middle 50% earn

$370K$370,000 – $540K$540,000

Median salary

$475K$475,000

Average salary

$459K$459,045

Salary Range

Minimum$370,000

Maximum$750,000

Percentiles

25th$370,000

75th$540,000

Breakdown

Monthly$39,583

Hourly$228

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pulmonologists employed by a hospital or health system. 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 Hospital Employed Salary Data

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

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