"Gastroenterologists in the US reported average pay gains - unlike a year earlier in a Medscape survey, where their pay was essentially flat - and they offered a positive vibe as well. Compared to the previous year, gastroenterologists more often said they felt fairly paid and similar shares expected to finish the year with some level of compensation increase. (Note: Respondents were full-time physicians who practice in the US only, and they reported total compensation including base salary, incentive bonus, and other income such as profit-sharing contributions.)"
"Gastroenterologists practicing in the US told Medscape their compensation rose by roughly 3% on average in 2025. Likewise, doctors generally said their pay increased by about 3% on average last year, with average growth rates for both primary care physicians (PCPs) and medical specialists also in that neighborhood. Many physicians worry about inflation lately, and those average pay gains outpaced the annualized core inflation rate for the US of 2.7% at the end of 2025."
"The key drivers, Wells says, are rising individual physician productivity based on seeing more patients and generating more work relative value units (wRVUs), combined with improved technology-driven efficiency in their business offices. Practitioners in eight specialties, including gastroenterology, topped $500,000 in total annual compensation. All of them except otolaryngology also reported $500,000-plus in income for last year's report."
Gastroenterologists practicing in the US reported average total compensation increases of roughly 3% in 2025, reversing a prior year of essentially flat pay. Many physicians reported feeling fairly paid and expected some level of compensation increase by year end. Average pay growth for primary care physicians and medical specialists was also around 3%. The gains outpaced the US annualized core inflation rate of 2.7% at the end of 2025. Rising physician productivity, including seeing more patients and generating more wRVUs, and improved technology-driven efficiency in business offices were identified as key drivers. Eight specialties, including gastroenterology, reported total annual compensation above $500,000.
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