Source: SalaryDr Gastroenterology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $75,000/year. Sample: 13 approved salary reports. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Residency Salary (2026)
The median gastroenterology resident salary is $75,000 per year, based on 13 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. After training, gastroenterology attendings earn a median of $680,000 — a 9.1x increase.
Source: SalaryDr self-reported data • Updated Nov 2026
Gastroenterology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How gastroenterology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-2 | $83,500 | 6 |
| PGY-3 | $76,000 | 5 |
Gastroenterology: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Gastroenterology Residency Training
Training Length
3–5 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending gastroenterology physicians earn a median of $680,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Gastroenterology Residency Salary
How much do gastroenterology residents make in 2026?
Gastroenterology residents earn a median salary of $75,000 per year based on 13 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.
How long is gastroenterology residency?
Gastroenterology residency training is 3–5 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do gastroenterology attendings make compared to residents?
Gastroenterology attending physicians earn a median of $680,000, which is 9.1x more than the median resident salary of $75,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are gastroenterology residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Gastroenterology residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.8/5.0 on average. 100% say they would choose gastroenterology again if given the choice. They work an average of 60 hours per week.
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