Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Gastroenterology (N=84 verified submissions, updated May 9, 2026, data as of 2026-05-09). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
93% of gastroenterologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.3/5 and median salary of $550,000, based on 84 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$550,000
$607,638
$510,000
$590,000
Based on 84 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
78 of 84 respondents would choose gastroenterology again
Based on 84 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from gastroenterologists about their career and work-life balance.
“Very happy. As we grow our practice quality of life increases and call decreases for everyone ”
On career & specialty — Verified Gastroenterologist
“The more ownership you have, the better everything is. The challenge I see is many people come out and demand ownership without proving their case volume. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Gastroenterologist
“Less clicks/unnecessary documentation in EMR”
On career & specialty — Verified Gastroenterologist
“Less charting and administrative burden”
On career & specialty — Verified Gastroenterologist
“Overall happy with GI. However demanding field physically and the call duties. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Gastroenterologist
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