Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Pulmonology (N=85 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Is Pulmonology Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Pulmonology Worth It?
95% of pulmonologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.2/5 and median salary of $460,000, based on 85 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.2/5
- Would Choose Again
- 95%
- Median Salary
- $460,000
- Avg Hours
- 52/wk
The Numbers
Median
$460,000
Average
$457,809
25th
$360,000
75th
$530,000
Salary Distribution
$360K$360,000 – $615K$615,000Percentiles
Breakdown
Satisfaction Breakdown
Based on 85 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
81 of 85 respondents would choose pulmonology again
Based on 85 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
What Physicians Say
Anonymized responses from pulmonologists about their career and work-life balance.
“Does not offer protected time for sleep study reading”
On career & specialty — Pulmonologist
“Mix of outpatient, bronchoscopy and icu. Never gets mundane. ”
On career & specialty — Pulmonologist
“More time with family and less call would be nice as I cannot be present with family. ”
On career & specialty — Pulmonologist
“Better work life balance but that’s what comes with the territory owning a medical group”
On career & specialty — Pulmonologist
“Ability to combine weeks off for longer vacation time”
On career & specialty — Pulmonologist
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