As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist in the US is $291,670, equivalent to $140 per hour, $5,609 weekly, or $24,306 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist in the US vary widely, spanning from $258,945 to $349,327. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($274,540) and 75th percentile ($321,850), while top earners (90th percentile) make $349,327 per year. This $47,310 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Acute Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 64 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist Salary $258,945 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist Salary $274,540 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist Salary $291,670 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist Salary $321,850 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist Salary $349,327 US August 01, 2026
25% $274,540 10% $258,945 90% $349,327 75% $321,850 $291,670 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist ?

A respiratory therapist is a specialized healthcare practitioner trained in pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people suffering from pulmonary disease. Respiratory therapists graduate from a community college or university with a certification in respiratory therapy and have passed a national board certifying examination. The NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) is the not-for-profit organization responsible for credentionaling the seven areas of Respiratory Therapy. Those seven areas of Respiratory Therapy include, as of December 2017: CRT (Certified Respirato...

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