Source: SalaryDr salary data for Pulmonology (N=86 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: | Based on 86 approved salary reports

Pulmonology Salary Trends 2026

Current Median Salary
$418,559

2026 (4 submissions)

Year-over-Year Change
-9%

vs $460,000 in 2025

Total Submissions (All-Time)
86

Across 2 years of data

Pulmonology Compensation Trends Summary

Pulmonology salaries have decreased 9% over the past 1 year, from a median of $460,000 in 2025 to $418,559 in 2026. This analysis is based on 86 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.

Yearly Salary Breakdown

YearMedian SalarySubmissionsYoY Change
2026$418,5594-9%
2025$460,00082—

Frequently Asked Questions

How has pulmonologist salary changed over time?

Pulmonologist salaries have decreased 9% over the past 1 year, moving from a median of $460,000 to $418,559, based on 86 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.

What is the current median pulmonology salary in 2026?

The median pulmonology salary is $418,559 as of the most recent data in 2026, based on 4 submissions for that year on SalaryDr.

Is pulmonology a growing field for compensation?

In the most recent year-over-year comparison, pulmonology median compensation declined by 9%.

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