Here are 10 numbers on the gastroenterology and endoscopy workforce:
3: The number of the immediate past years that Medscape’s “Striving for Balance in Your Specialty: Medscape Gastroenterologist Mental Health & Well-Being Report 2025″ found wherein overall happiness, work-life balance, family relationships and friendships have plateaued for over half of gastroenterologists.
30%: The percentage of gastroenterologists who felt that personal health and well-being were a top priority. Another 43% said health and well-being were important.
47%: The percentage of gastroenterologists who did not report dealing with symptoms of burnout or depression. However, 29% are facing burnout, while 10% are facing depression and an additional 14% are facing both.
64%: The percentage of gastroenterologists who would take a pay cut for improved work-life balance.
2.8%: The cut to CMS’ physician pay for 2025.
7%: The drop in unadjusted reimbursement for GI procedures between 2007 and 2022, according to a study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Inflation adjusted rates plummeted 33% over the same period.
$514,208: The average yearly salary for gastroenterologists in 2024, according to Doximity’s 2024 “Physician Compensation Report.”
$80,000: The average annual pay gap between male and female GI specialists. While male gastroenterologists earn an average of $525,931 annually, female gastroenterologists trail with $444,511 per year.
$46,040: The average sign-on bonus for gastroenterologists in 2024 according to AMN Healthcare’s 2024 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.”
$286,307: The average annual salary for a pediatric gastroenterologist, one of the lowest paid specialties according to Doximity’s 2024 “Physician Compensation Report.”
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