Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Pulmonology (N=85 verified submissions, updated August 12, 2026, data as of 2026-08-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
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 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$460,000
$457,809
$360,000
$530,000
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)
Anonymized responses from pulmonologists about their career and work-life balance.
“Does not offer protected time for sleep study reading”
On career & specialty — Verified Pulmonologist
“More time with family and less call would be nice as I cannot be present with family. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Pulmonologist
“Ability to combine weeks off for longer vacation time”
On career & specialty — Verified Pulmonologist
“Better work life balance but that’s what comes with the territory owning a medical group”
On career & specialty — Verified Pulmonologist
“Mix of outpatient, bronchoscopy and icu. Never gets mundane. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Pulmonologist
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