Thirty-four percent of gastroenterologists supplement their income through external work, according to Medscape’s Gastroenterologist Compensation Report published July 8.
Here are five more stats to know:
1. Only 39% of GIs feel they are fairly compensated for the demands of their job, while 61% believe they are not.
2. Here’s how GIs stacked up in changes in compensation year-over-year:
- 39% of gastroenterologists said their income remained the same between 2024 and 2025.
- 35% reported a pay increase of 1%–10%.
- 6% saw an increase of 11%–25%, and 1% experienced a pay bump exceeding 25%.
- On the other hand, 13% saw a pay decrease of 1%–10%, 4% had a decrease of 11%–25%, and 3% experienced a drop of more than 25%.
3. Forty-two percent of gastroenterologists said their compensation meets their family’s needs. Additionally, 29% reported earning more than they need, while 28% said their pay falls short.
4. For 45% of gastroenterologists, base salary is tied to productivity metrics. The remaining 55% reported that their base pay is not influenced by these metrics.
5. Gastroenterologists work an average of 52 hours per week.
