U.S. Gastroenterologist Salary 2026: $550K Median
The median gastroenterologist salary in the United States is $550,000 per year, based on 94 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through . The middle 50% of reports fall between $500,000 and $570,000; the 10th to 90th percentile range is $454,000 to $703,000.
- Median
- $550,000
- Middle 50% (25th–75th)
- $500K–$570K
- Approved reports
- 94
- As of
Source: SalaryDr salary reports — anonymous, self-reported and approved before publication. Total compensation includes base salary, bonuses and incentives. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles. Figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded to protect privacy. Methodology
Gastroenterology Bonus & Incentive Pay (2026)
Based on 94 approved salary reports. 85% of them include bonus or incentive compensation.
Bonus Compensation Overview
- Average Bonus
- $180,694
- Median Bonus
- $90,000
- Bonus Range (IQR)
- $65,000 - $100,000
- Bonus as % of Total Comp
- 29%
- Physicians with Bonus
- 80 of 94 (85%)
New Graduate Offer Package
- Early Career Physicians
- N=15
- % Receiving Bonus
- 67%
- Median Bonus (0-3 yrs)
- $50,000
Gastroenterology Salaries by State
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Gastroenterologist Salary FAQ
Answers are computed from the 94 approved salary reports on this page.
How much does a gastroenterologist make in 2026?
The median gastroenterologist salary in the United States is $550,000 per year, based on 94 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through September 24, 2026. The average is $558,102. At the average reported workweek of 49 hours, the median works out to about $216 per hour.
What is the salary range for a gastroenterologist?
The middle 50% of reported gastroenterologist salaries fall between $500,000 (25th percentile) and $570,000 (75th percentile). The 10th to 90th percentile range is $454,000 to $703,000. Based on 94 reports.
Which states pay gastroenterologists the most?
Among states with at least 3 approved reports, the highest median gastroenterologist pay on SalaryDr is in Florida ($785,000 median, 4 reports), New York ($705,000 median, 5 reports), and California ($570,000 median, 14 reports). State medians built from a handful of reports can move as new reports arrive.
Do private practice gastroenterologists earn more than hospital-employed gastroenterologists?
In SalaryDr's reports, yes: private practice gastroenterologists ($744,887 across 31 reports) report a higher average total compensation than hospital-employed gastroenterologists ($583,316 across 40 reports).
How many hours does a gastroenterologist work per week?
Gastroenterologists who reported their schedule average 49 hours per week (94 reports).
How does experience affect gastroenterologist pay?
Average total compensation by years of experience in SalaryDr's gastroenterologist reports: 0–2 years, $555,000 (15 reports); 3–5 years, $530,000 (12 reports); 6–10 years, $614,500 (30 reports); 11–15 years, $674,423 (26 reports); 16+ years, $715,000 (11 reports).
How much bonus pay do gastroenterologists receive?
85% of approved gastroenterologist reports include bonus or incentive pay. Among those 80 reports, the median bonus is $90,000 and the average is $180,694.
How satisfied are gastroenterologists with their jobs?
Gastroenterologists who rated their job gave it an average of 4.2 out of 5 (93 reports). 94% of the 94 reports that answered say they would choose the specialty again.
Where does this gastroenterologist salary data come from?
These figures come from 94 reports that gastroenterologists submitted anonymously to SalaryDr and that were approved before publication; the most recent is from September 24, 2026. Reports are self-reported: approval means a report passed SalaryDr's review checks, not that the submitter's pay was independently verified. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles.
Reports are anonymous and self-reported. How SalaryDr calculates these figures.