How much does a private practice pulmonologist make in 2026?

A private practice pulmonologist (in a private or group practice) earns a median salary of $455,000 per year, based on 12 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for pulmonologists in a private or group practice?

Pulmonologists in a private or group practice earn between $445,000 (25th percentile) and $650,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $455,000.

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

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

Private Practice Pulmonologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Pulmonologist Salary (in a private or group practice)

The median private practice pulmonologist salary (in a private or group practice) is $455,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 12 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $569,792.

Median Salary: $455,000
Average Salary: $569,792
25th Percentile: $445,000
75th Percentile: $650,000

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

Median

$455,000

Average

$569,792

25th

$445,000

75th

$650,000

Based on 12 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$445K$445,000 – $753K$752,500

25th

$445K$445,000

Median

$455K$455,000

75th

$650K$650,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$445K$445,000 – $650K$650,000

Median salary

$455K$455,000

Average salary

$570K$569,792

Salary Range

Minimum$445,000

Maximum$1,350,000

Percentiles

25th$445,000

75th$650,000

Breakdown

Monthly$37,917

Hourly$219

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pulmonologists in a private or group practice. 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 Private Practice Pulmonology (N=12 verified submissions, updated August 12, 2026, data as of 2026-08-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

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

Private Practice Pulmonologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Pulmonologist Salary (in a private or group practice)

Median Salary: $455,000
Average Salary: $569,792
25th Percentile: $445,000
75th Percentile: $650,000

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

Median

$455,000

Average

$569,792

25th

$445,000

75th

$650,000

Based on 12 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$445K$445,000 – $753K$752,500

25th

$445K$445,000

Median

$455K$455,000

75th

$650K$650,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$445K$445,000 – $650K$650,000

Median salary

$455K$455,000

Average salary

$570K$569,792

Salary Range

Minimum$445,000

Maximum$1,350,000

Percentiles

25th$445,000

75th$650,000

Breakdown

Monthly$37,917

Hourly$219

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pulmonologists in a private or group practice. 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 Private Practice Salary Data

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

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