Gastroenterologists
1. The average gastroenterologist salary was $496,139.
2. Gastroenterologists in single-specialty groups made more than those in multi-specialty groups, at $507,106 versus $437,711.
3. Gastroenterologists practicing in the Midwest United States made more than in any other area, with an average salary of $507,717.
4. Male gastroenterologists made more than female gastroenterologists, at $480,020 compared to $357,145.
5. Gastroenterologists with 8-17 years in the specialty made more than any other tenure, at $500,250.
Ophthalmologists
1. The average ophthalmologist salary was $376,943.
2. Ophthalmologists in single-specialty groups made more than those in multi-specialty groups, at $417,744 versus $321,951.
3. Ophthalmologists practicing in the southern United States made more than in any other area, with an average salary of $378,305.
4. Male ophthalmologists made more than female ophthalmologists, at $350,832 compared to $312,837.
5. Ophthalmologists with 18 or more years in the specialty made more than any other tenure, at $347,537.
Orthopedic surgeons
1. The average orthopedic surgeon salary was $524,259.
2. Orthopedic surgeons in single-specialty groups made less than those in multi-specialty groups, at $470,323 versus $475,403.
3. Orthopedic surgeons practicing in the Midwest United States made more than in any other area, with an average salary of $536,317.
4. Male orthopedic surgeons made more than female orthopedic surgeons, at $486,847 compared to $299,673
5. Orthopedic surgeons with 8-17 years in the specialty made more than any other tenure, at $510,419.
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