Pulmonary Function Technologist Lead pay range
State of Washington · class code 297G
- Class code
- 297G
- Salary range
- 50
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Pulmonary Function Technologist Lead is $55,596 to $74,748 per year.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 297G.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 50 in the General Service Salary Schedule. The range pays 13 steps; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $55,596 | $56,952 | $58,392 | $59,760 | $61,332 | $62,880 | $64,512 | $66,072 | $67,704 | $69,348 | $71,136 | $72,900 | $74,748 |
| Monthly | $4,633 | $4,746 | $4,866 | $4,980 | $5,111 | $5,240 | $5,376 | $5,506 | $5,642 | $5,779 | $5,928 | $6,075 | $6,229 |
| Hourly | $26.63 | $27.28 | $27.97 | $28.62 | $29.37 | $30.11 | $30.90 | $31.64 | $32.43 | $33.21 | $34.07 | $34.91 | $35.80 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Lead assigned staff in the performance of pulmonary function tests and assess the accuracy of test results; participate in the design of testing techniques; analyze test results for the development of research activities.
Examples of the work
Direct tests performed by Pulmonary Function Technologists; assess the accuracy of test results; Perform and participate in the design of advanced testing techniques; Implement and monitor quality control procedures; Direct patient scheduling priorities; Perform mathematical and statistical analysis for the development of research activities and administrative requirements; Orient physicians in training regarding testing techniques; Maintain testing equipment; Monitor and prioritize inventory; Participate in budget preparation and personnel actions; Perform the duties of Pulmonary Function Technologist II; May represent the department at meetings; Perform related duties as required.
Minimum qualifications
Two years of experience as a Pulmonary Function Technologist 2 or equivalent AND Registration as a Pulmonary Function Technologist by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.