What are the main factors that influence a Pulmonary Physician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Pulmonary Physician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Pulmonary Physician roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Pulmonary Physician's salary?

A Pulmonary Physician's salary grows with experience: starting around $307,779 for beginners, reaching about $310,607 at mid-level, and approach $317,887 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Pulmonary Physician?

Pulmonary Physician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pulmonary Physician roles are District of Columbia $422,184, California $420,583, Massachusetts $414,977. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pulmonary Physician roles make?

Salaries for Pulmonary Physician level roles vary by specialization: Pulmonary And Critical Care Physician: $405,671; Pulmonary-Critical Care: $322,982; Physician/Doctor, Pulmonary Medicine: $302,800; Physician - Pulmonary Medicine: $302,721; Pulmonary Function Technician: $156,523.

Pulmonary Physician Salary in Colorado

How much does a Pulmonary Physician make in Colorado?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pulmonary Physician in Colorado is $389,049 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $187.

However, a Pulmonary Physician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $500,971
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $346,456 to $447,633
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $307,678

10% $307,678

50% (Median) $389,049

90% $500,971

Pulmonary Physician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$447,633	$37,303	$8,608	$215
Average	$389,049	$32,421	$7,482	$187
25th Percentile	$346,456	$28,871	$6,663	$167

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Key Factors That Influence Pulmonary Physician Salaries

A Pulmonary Physician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pulmonary Physician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pulmonary Physician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $307,779
Early Career (1-2 years): $309,193
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $310,607
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $312,586
Expert (over 8 years): $317,887

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Pulmonary Physician	$307,779
Intermediate Level Pulmonary Physician	$309,193
Senior Level Pulmonary Physician	$310,607
Specialist Level Pulmonary Physician	$312,586
Expert Level Pulmonary Physician	$317,887

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How Do Pulmonary Physician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Pulmonary Physicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $422,184.
California: $420,583.
Massachusetts: $414,977.

District of Columbia $422,184 California $420,583 Massachusetts $414,977 Washington $413,452 New Jersey $413,300 Alaska $412,766 Connecticut $407,504 New York $405,369

Hawaii $398,543 Rhode Island $395,340 Maryland $393,167 Minnesota $390,192 Colorado $389,049 Illinois $388,667 Oregon $387,218 Delaware $386,151

New Hampshire $385,480 Virginia $383,977 Pennsylvania $379,592 Nevada $377,381 North Dakota $376,656 Michigan $375,512 Wisconsin $375,093 Vermont $374,254

Texas $371,928 Maine $371,775 Arizona $371,547 Ohio $371,280 Georgia $367,772 Indiana $366,018 Wyoming $365,674 Utah $365,141

Iowa $364,912 Kansas $363,081 Louisiana $362,548 North Carolina $362,357 Missouri $362,281 Florida $360,794 Montana $359,993 Nebraska $359,230

Kentucky $358,811 South Carolina $357,286 Tennessee $356,332 Idaho $355,951 New Mexico $353,167 Oklahoma $352,557 Alabama $350,308 South Dakota $346,533

Arkansas $344,474 West Virginia $343,368 Mississippi $340,050

Top Paying Cities for Pulmonary Physicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Glen Haven: $381,430
Hygiene: $394,688
Johnstown: $382,280

Glen Haven, CO $381,430

Hygiene, CO $394,688

Johnstown, CO $382,280

Laporte, CO $378,044

Livermore, CO $376,816

Loveland, CO $381,087

Lyons, CO $393,994

Masonville, CO $378,284

Mead, CO $386,623

Milliken, CO $381,750

Niwot, CO $397,784

Red Feather Lakes, CO $377,853

Severance, CO $378,585

Timnath, CO $378,097

Wellington, CO $375,981

Windsor, CO $378,643

Brighton, CO $388,027

Ault, CO $377,922

Briggsdale, CO $378,025

Carr, CO $371,524

Eastlake, CO $389,037

Eaton, CO $379,115

Evans, CO $381,045

Fort Lupton, CO $386,921

Galeton, CO $379,154

Gilcrest, CO $383,127

Gill, CO $379,775

Greeley, CO $380,107

Henderson, CO $388,629

Hudson, CO $385,647

Keenesburg, CO $383,787

Kersey, CO $379,821

La Salle, CO $382,467

Lucerne, CO $379,699

Nunn, CO $376,721

Orchard, CO $377,979

Pierce, CO $378,162

Ohio City, CO $382,052

Parlin, CO $380,256

Penrose, CO $376,934

Pitkin, CO $381,579

Poncha Springs, CO $378,993

Powderhorn, CO $379,462

Rockvale, CO $375,222

Sargents, CO $378,353

Twin Lakes, CO $390,848

Westcliffe, CO $375,432

Wetmore, CO $373,018

Durango, CO $380,526

Cahone, CO $379,588

Cortez, CO $379,302

Dolores, CO $380,206

Dove Creek, CO $379,211

Egnar, CO $379,421

Hesperus, CO $377,201

Lewis, CO $380,259

Mancos, CO $379,295

Marvel, CO $377,190

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $377,331

Pleasant View, CO $378,498

Rico, CO $380,298

Towaoc, CO $377,720

Yellow Jacket, CO $379,806

Montrose, CO $381,720

Austin, CO $382,216

Bedrock, CO $379,325

Cedaredge, CO $382,604

Cory, CO $382,124

Crawford, CO $381,041

Delta, CO $381,712

Eckert, CO $382,311

Hotchkiss, CO $382,074

Lazear, CO $381,788

Naturita, CO $380,095

Norwood, CO $380,244

Nucla, CO $380,679

Olathe, CO $381,293

Ophir, CO $380,656

Ouray, CO $380,595

Paonia, CO $383,828

Paradox, CO $379,535

Placerville, CO $380,305

Redvale, CO $380,423

Ridgway, CO $380,542

Silverton, CO $379,901

Somerset, CO $384,991

Telluride, CO $380,728

Grand Junction, CO $384,069

Platteville, CO $383,977

Roggen, CO $380,015

Weldona, CO $377,083

Wiggins, CO $379,100

Fort Morgan, CO $377,236

Log Lane Village, CO $378,471

Akron, CO $374,502

Amherst, CO $373,301

Atwood, CO $375,813

Brush, CO $375,787

Crook, CO $374,746

Eckley, CO $373,564

Fleming, CO $375,463

Grover, CO $375,165

Haxtun, CO $375,386

Hereford, CO $372,771

Hillrose, CO $376,157

Holyoke, CO $374,250

Idalia, CO $372,374

Iliff, CO $375,729

Julesburg, CO $374,216

Lindon, CO $372,896

Merino, CO $376,141

New Raymer, CO $376,057

Otis, CO $374,837

Ovid, CO $374,345

Padroni, CO $374,776

Paoli, CO $375,390

Peetz, CO $374,673

Sedgwick, CO $374,483

Snyder, CO $375,859

Sterling, CO $376,458

Stoneham, CO $376,076

Vernon, CO $372,729

Woodrow, CO $373,674

Wray, CO $373,472

Yuma, CO $374,723

Anton, CO $372,992

Arapahoe, CO $370,052

Arriba, CO $371,394

Bethune, CO $371,943

Burlington, CO $371,596

Calhan, CO $377,476

Cascade, CO $380,580

Cheyenne Wells, CO $370,589

Cope, CO $372,816

Cripple Creek, CO $379,863

Divide, CO $380,065

Flagler, CO $371,775

Florissant, CO $379,756

Fountain, CO $377,442

Genoa, CO $371,646

Green Mountain Falls, CO $380,484

Guffey, CO $379,348

Hugo, CO $369,369

Joes, CO $373,186

Karval, CO $367,226

Kirk, CO $372,877

Kit Carson, CO $370,128

Limon, CO $373,888

Lake George, CO $380,328

Manitou Springs, CO $380,580

Matheson, CO $373,613

Peyton, CO $379,257

Ramah, CO $371,200

Rush, CO $372,084

Seibert, CO $371,619

Simla, CO $375,314

Stratton, CO $371,989

U S A F Academy, CO $380,557

Victor, CO $379,691

Vona, CO $371,836

Wild Horse, CO $369,415

Woodland Park, CO $380,267

Yoder, CO $373,518

Colorado Springs, CO $380,584

Clifton, CO $383,828

Fruita, CO $382,875

Gateway, CO $380,179

Glade Park, CO $381,495

Loma, CO $383,012

Mack, CO $381,994

Palisade, CO $383,134

Whitewater, CO $381,468

Glenwood Springs, CO $387,771

Dinosaur, CO $381,365

Aspen, CO $395,035

Snowmass Village, CO $395,020

Avon, CO $391,474

Basalt, CO $393,777

Carbondale, CO $392,313

Collbran, CO $382,757

Craig, CO $385,567

De Beque, CO $382,711

Eagle, CO $389,872

Edwards, CO $390,707

Parachute, CO $384,705

Battlement Mesa, CO $384,351

Gypsum, CO $387,931

Hamilton, CO $387,211

Hayden, CO $386,116

Maybell, CO $381,842

Meeker, CO $387,245

Meredith, CO $392,484

Mesa, CO $382,570

Minturn, CO $390,280

Molina, CO $382,341

New Castle, CO $386,433

Rangely, CO $382,917

Red Cliff, CO $390,231

Rifle, CO $385,476

Silt, CO $385,319

Slater, CO $383,733

Snowmass, CO $394,227

Wolcott, CO $390,105

Woody Creek, CO $395,008

Vail, CO $391,954

Pueblo, CO $369,030

Colorado City, CO $371,554

Aguilar, CO $373,175

Arlington, CO $366,605

Avondale, CO $370,017

Beulah, CO $371,577

Boncarbo, CO $373,358

Boone, CO $371,215

Branson, CO $370,303

Campo, CO $368,931

Cheraw, CO $369,640

Crowley, CO $370,429

Eads, CO $369,903

Fort Lyon, CO $369,495

Fowler, CO $370,555

Gardner, CO $374,181

Granada, CO $370,734

Hartman, CO $371,444

Hasty, CO $370,307

Haswell, CO $368,119

Hoehne, CO $372,755

Holly, CO $370,273

Kim, CO $369,922

La Junta, CO $370,162

Lamar, CO $371,291

Las Animas, CO $369,956

La Veta, CO $374,833

Mc Clave, CO $370,364

Manzanola, CO $369,876

Model, CO $370,441

Olney Springs, CO $369,243

Ordway, CO $367,406

Pritchett, CO $369,941

Rocky Ford, CO $369,343

Rye, CO $372,122

Sheridan Lake, CO $370,048

Springfield, CO $370,700

Sugar City, CO $366,422

Swink, CO $369,792

Trinchera, CO $371,158

Trinidad, CO $372,767

Two Buttes, CO $370,681

Vilas, CO $370,624

Walsenburg, CO $372,858

Walsh, CO $370,235

Weston, CO $374,063

Wiley, CO $370,025

Alamosa, CO $377,682

Antonito, CO $377,442

Arboles, CO $378,204

Arvada, CO $389,052

Aurora, CO $388,785

Bayfield, CO $379,268

Broomfield, CO $390,761

Commerce City, CO $388,137

Dupont, CO $388,881

Eldorado Springs, CO $398,139

Lafayette, CO $394,608

Louisville, CO $395,096

Westminster, CO $388,873

Wheat Ridge, CO $388,854

Agate, CO $375,077

Bennett, CO $384,827

Byers, CO $380,233

Castle Rock, CO $381,918

Deer Trail, CO $377,724

Elbert, CO $379,504

Elizabeth, CO $382,704

Englewood, CO $388,785

Franktown, CO $381,666

Kiowa, CO $379,951

Larkspur, CO $380,679

Littleton, CO $388,400

Lone Tree, CO $387,375

Louviers, CO $386,837

Monument, CO $380,305

Palmer Lake, CO $380,343

Parker, CO $385,956

Sedalia, CO $382,113

Strasburg, CO $383,603

Watkins, CO $386,482

Denver, CO $388,744

Thornton, CO $389,049

Boulder, CO $400,061

Golden, CO $388,824

Alma, CO $386,635

Bailey, CO $385,758

Black Hawk, CO $392,709

Bond, CO $390,067

Breckenridge, CO $387,462

Buffalo Creek, CO $384,423

Burns, CO $387,561

Central City, CO $390,501

Clark, CO $383,889

Climax, CO $387,908

Coalmont, CO $383,226

Como, CO $381,918

Conifer, CO $386,761

Cowdrey, CO $381,678

Dillon, CO $387,230

Dumont, CO $389,110

Evergreen, CO $388,149

Empire, CO $387,333

Fairplay, CO $382,273

Fraser, CO $387,771

Frisco, CO $389,621

Georgetown, CO $387,043

Granby, CO $386,738

Grand Lake, CO $386,524

Grant, CO $383,775

Hartsel, CO $380,237

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $386,219

Idaho Springs, CO $388,450

Idledale, CO $388,423

Indian Hills, CO $388,225

Jamestown, CO $399,416

Jefferson, CO $382,971

Kittredge, CO $388,263

Kremmling, CO $386,181

Leadville, CO $387,436

Mc Coy, CO $387,500

Morrison, CO $388,141

Nederland, CO $395,782

Oak Creek, CO $386,810

Parshall, CO $388,473

Phippsburg, CO $387,192

Pine, CO $384,888

Pinecliffe, CO $397,643

Rand, CO $383,253

Rollinsville, CO $393,937

Shawnee, CO $384,797

Silver Plume, CO $385,403

Steamboat Springs, CO $386,090

Tabernash, CO $388,675

Toponas, CO $387,047

Walden, CO $382,681

Ward, CO $394,741

Winter Park, CO $389,174

Yampa, CO $387,573

Silverthorne, CO $389,289

Longmont, CO $393,148

Allenspark, CO $391,363

Estes Park, CO $385,487

Bellvue, CO $380,553

Berthoud, CO $385,216

Dacono, CO $389,708

Drake, CO $380,690

Erie, CO $391,455

Firestone, CO $388,740

Fort Collins, CO $377,838

Frederick, CO $388,755

Blanca, CO $376,343

Capulin, CO $378,277

Center, CO $377,968

Chama, CO $375,055

Chimney Rock, CO $378,364

Chromo, CO $375,825

Conejos, CO $377,209

Creede, CO $379,188

Crestone, CO $376,519

Del Norte, CO $378,364

Fort Garland, CO $375,497

San Luis, CO $373,972

Homelake, CO $378,010

Hooper, CO $376,755

Ignacio, CO $377,636

Jaroso, CO $374,795

La Jara, CO $377,815

Manassa, CO $377,434

Moffat, CO $377,014

Monte Vista, CO $378,235

Mosca, CO $376,279

Pagosa Springs, CO $378,334

Romeo, CO $378,544

Saguache, CO $378,315

Sanford, CO $376,423

San Pablo, CO $374,490

South Fork, CO $378,742

Villa Grove, CO $377,522

Salida, CO $379,005

Almont, CO $388,763

Buena Vista, CO $388,168

Canon City, CO $377,316

Cimarron, CO $379,863

Coal Creek, CO $375,077

Coaldale, CO $378,078

Cotopaxi, CO $377,018

Crested Butte, CO $390,806

Florence, CO $374,486

Monarch, CO $379,798

Granite, CO $385,499

Gunnison, CO $380,156

Hillside, CO $376,877

Howard, CO $378,761

Lake City, CO $379,840

Nathrop, CO $380,145

Pulmonary Physician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Pulmonary Physician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Pulmonary Physician positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Pulmonary Physician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Pulmonary Physician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$544,668	$262.0	40%
Biotechnology	$466,858	$224.0	20%

Pulmonary Physician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pulmonary Physician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$346,456

Average $389,049/year

$447,633

$28,871

Average $32,421/month

$37,303

$6,663

Average $7,482/week

$8,608

$167

Average $187/hour

$215

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$447,633	$37,303	$8,608	$215
Average	$389,049	$32,421	$7,482	$187
25th Percentile	$346,456	$28,871	$6,663	$167

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