Registered Nurse Pulmonary Salary in the United States

How much does a Registered Nurse Pulmonary make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Registered Nurse Pulmonary in the United States is $83,852 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,790
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,269 to $91,671
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,186
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Registered Nurse Pulmonary Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $91,671 $7,639 $1,763 $44
Average $83,852 $6,988 $1,613 $40
25th Percentile $78,269 $6,522 $1,505 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Registered Nurse Pulmonary Salaries

A Registered Nurse Pulmonary'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Registered Nurse Pulmonary 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 Registered Nurse Pulmonaries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,841.
  • California: $92,489.
  • Massachusetts: $91,256.

Top Paying Cities for Registered Nurse Pulmonaries

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:

  • San Jose: $105,763
  • San Francisco: $104,605
  • Oakland: $102,400

What Skills Can Increase a Registered Nurse Pulmonary's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.16% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Nursing Process (Mentioned in 3.34% Job Postings): The nursing process is a modified scientific method. Nursing practise was first described as a four-stage nursing process by Ida Jean Orlando in 1958.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 5.16%
Nursing Process 3.34%
Long Term Care 1.96%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Registered Nurse Pulmonary's salary.
  • Telemetry: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Telemetry
$86,368
3%
Accountability
$85,529
2%
Dedication
$85,529
2%
Partnering
$85,529
2%
Innovation
$85,529
2%
Commitment
$85,529
2%
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Registered Nurse Pulmonary Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Registered Nurse Pulmonary roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Registered Nurse Pulmonary positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Registered Nurse Pulmonary as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Registered Nurse Pulmonary

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$96,430$46.015%
Biotechnology$94,334$45.012%
Energy & Utilities$90,141$43.07%
Insurance$88,045$42.05%

How Education impacts a Registered Nurse Pulmonary's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Registered Nurse Pulmonaries enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Registered Nurse Pulmonary with a Associate's Degree is between $81,300 and $85,864).

Registered Nurse Pulmonary Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Registered Nurse Pulmonary
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 43.3%
Bachelors 48.9%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Registered Nurse Pulmonary Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Registered Nurse Pulmonary'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Registered Nurse Pulmonary

Salaries for a Registered Nurse Pulmonary can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $73,383 in 2023 to around $73,546 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Registered Nurse Pulmonary salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Registered Nurse Pulmonary Over Time

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2023
$73,383
2024
$74,014
2025
$73,546
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2024 $74,014
2025 $73,546
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Most common benefits for Registered Nurse Pulmonary

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FAQ about Registered Nurse Pulmonary

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Registered Nurse Pulmonary?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Registered Nurse Pulmonary roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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