Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Pulmonology (N=86 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 86 approved salary reports
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 86 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
$455,719
25th
$340,000
75th
$530,000
Based on 86 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$340K$530K
Salary Distribution
$340K$340,000 – $625K$625,00025th
$340K$340,000
Median
$460K$460,000
75th
$530K$530,000
Middle 50% earn
$340K$340,000 – $530K$530,000
Median salary
$460K$460,000
Average salary
$456K$455,719
Percentiles
25th$340,000
75th$530,000
Breakdown
Monthly$38,333
Hourly$221
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.2 / 5
Based on 86 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again95%
80 of 84 respondents would choose pulmonology again
Average Hours Worked52 hrs/week
Based on 86 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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