Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Gastroenterology (N=92 verified submissions, updated August 8, 2026, data as of 2026-08-08). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
93% of gastroenterologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.2/5 and median salary of $550,000, based on 92 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$550,000
$620,588
$505,000
$600,000
Based on 92 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
86 of 92 respondents would choose gastroenterology again
Based on 92 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from gastroenterologists about their career and work-life balance.
“Negotiate loan repayment”
On career & specialty — Verified Gastroenterologist
“Loan repayment, moving expenses, pay for call”
On career & specialty — Verified Gastroenterologist
“Less clicks/unnecessary documentation in EMR”
On career & specialty — Verified Gastroenterologist
“Loan repayment, higher bar salary for advanced endoscopist, protected schedule to avoid general GI evaluations and allow access for advanced endoscopy patients”
On career & specialty — Verified Gastroenterologist
“Less charting and administrative burden”
On career & specialty — Verified Gastroenterologist
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