Gastroenterologists earned an average of $348,000 in 2013, up 2 percent from the prior year, according to the Medscape Gastroenterologist Compensation Report 2014. But, are gastroenterologists satisfied with their career choice?
• 46 percent of male gastroenterologists are satisfied with their income, an average of $350,000
• 55 percent of female gastroenterologists are satisfied with their income, an average of $331,000
• 51 percent of gastroenterologists would still choose medicine if given a second chance
• 59 percent of gastroenterologists would still choose the GI field if given a second chance
• 23 percent of gastroenterologists would choose the same practice setting if given a second chance