Male gastroenterologists in the middle stages of their careers earn significantly more than their female peers on average, whether self-employed or employed, according to Medscape’s salary explorer.
Among gastroenterologists with 8 to 14 years of experience, men earn 24% more than women across both self-employed and employed settings. Self-employed men earn an average of $517,501, compared to $395,278 for women. In employed roles, men earn $436,081, while women earn $332,371.
A 2025 Doximity analysis found that the physician gender pay gap now exceeds 26%, even after adjusting for factors like specialty and experience. In gastroenterology, male physicians also receive significantly higher Medicare reimbursements, according to a 2023 OR Manager report.
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