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How much do copd jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for copd in Texas is $62,141.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $69,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the COPD position?

To thrive in a COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Nurse or Specialist role, you need a comprehensive understanding of respiratory care, chronic disease management, and patient education, typically supported by a nursing degree or a respiratory therapy certification. Familiarity with spirometry, pulmonary function testing, and the use of electronic medical record (EMR) systems is often essential. Strong communication, empathy, and motivational interviewing skills help educate and support patients in managing their condition. These abilities are crucial for promoting patient adherence, improving health outcomes, and supporting interdisciplinary care teams.

What does a COPD nurse or specialist do?

A COPD Nurse or Specialist typically spends their day assessing patients with chronic respiratory issues, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and providing education on medication adherence, inhaler techniques, and lifestyle changes. They also perform pulmonary function tests and collaborate closely with pulmonologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive care. Additionally, they may facilitate support groups, lead smoking cessation programs, and monitor patients’ progress to prevent exacerbations and hospital readmissions. This role requires a strong patient focus and adaptability, as each patient’s needs and treatment journey can be unique.

What is a COPD?

A COPD job typically refers to roles in healthcare related to managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). These jobs can include respiratory therapists, pulmonary specialists, nurses, or other healthcare professionals who help diagnose, treat, and educate patients with COPD. Responsibilities may involve administering breathing treatments, monitoring lung function, and providing lifestyle recommendations. Such roles are crucial in improving the quality of life for individuals with respiratory conditions.

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Infographic showing various Copd job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,141 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Physician - Pulmonologist - Critical Care

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Temple, TX • On-site

$278K - $371K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 670 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 289 rated public sector bodies

Job description

Job Title

Physician

Duties

The physician is responsible for providing care for veterans admitted to the ICU or hospital with acute respiratory failure, acute severe COPD exacerbations, severe asthma exacerbation, pneumonia, ARDS, and septic shock and other life-threatening pulmonary conditions. The physician is responsible for providing care to outpatient veterans with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, hypoxic and/or hypercapnic respiratory failure, pleural effusions, pulmonary nodules, and other pulmonary conditions in addition to sleep apnea. The physician will supervise health care trainees including medical students, interns, residents, and fellows. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Providing care to veterans admitted to the intensive care unit.
  • Providing pulmonary consultations to inpatient veterans.
  • Providing care to veterans in the pulmonary and sleep clinics.
  • Perform diagnostic bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound.
  • Perform central venous catheter and arterial line placement.
  • Perform endotracheal intubation in addition to non-invasive and invasive ventilator management.
  • Perform thoracentesis, thoracostomy tube placement, and tunneled pleural catheter placement
  • Perform interpretation of pulmonary function tests (PFTs), arterial blood gas (ABG), and ambulatory pulse oximetry studies.
  • Perform interpretation of home sleep studies and overnight oximetry studies
Pay

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off

50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME

Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule

Monday - Fridays; 8:00am - 4:30pm. Rotating calls / weekends

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Hours and flexibility

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