Gastroenterology pay hit $530,000 in 2025, according to Medscape’s Physician Compensation Report published April 11.
The report, which surveyed 5,916 physicians across more than 29 specialties from Sept. 5 to Dec. 17, found that orthopedic surgeons are pulling in $611,000 a year while pediatricians take home less than half that at $266,000.
Here are five things to know:
1. The specialty saw a 3% increase in pay, up from $513,000 in 2024.
2. Gastroenterology was the seventh highest-paid physician specialty. Orthopedics, cardiology and radiology topped the list with $611,000, $575,000 and $571,000 in annual pay, respectively.
3. Overall, physician pay rose 3%, from $374,000 in 2024 to $386,000 in 2025.
4. Of all physicians, 53% feel they are fairly compensated for their job demands.
5. About 61% of physicians, however, feel the profession is underpaid.
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