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Job outlook for gastroenterologists in the United States
Are gastroenterologist jobs in demand?
Yes, gastroenterologist jobs are in demand. Gastroenterologist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Gastroenterologist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of gastroenterologist jobs and the average gastroenterologist salary over time.
Gastroenterologist jobs over time
Gastroenterologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 472 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 504 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,623 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,482 | 0.00% |
Average gastroenterologist salary over time
Gastroenterologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $242,804 | $116.73 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $236,909 | $113.90 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $232,912 | $111.98 | --5.0% |
| 2023 | $245,085 | $117.83 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $239,903 | $115.34 | +4.7% |
Gastroenterologist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of gastroenterologist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where gastroenterologists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for gastroenterologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 50 | 4% |
| 2 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 72 | 2% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 11 | 2% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 91 | 1% |
| 5 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 87 | 1% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 85 | 1% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 71 | 1% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 61 | 1% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 40 | 1% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 39 | 1% |
| 11 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 28 | 1% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 26 | 1% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 25 | 1% |
| 14 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 18 | 1% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 16 | 1% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 8 | 1% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 7 | 1% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 5 | 1% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 5 | 1% |
Most common cities for gastroenterologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bern | 2 | 7% | $220,448 |
| 2 | Everett | 2 | 4% | $219,098 |
| 3 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $219,392 |
| 4 | Fort Myers | 2 | 3% | $165,842 |
| 5 | Portland | 2 | 3% | $234,696 |
| 6 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $236,711 |
| 7 | Banning | 1 | 3% | $175,820 |
| 8 | Worcester | 2 | 1% | $218,911 |
| 9 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $219,029 |
| 10 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $240,147 |
| 11 | Houston | 4 | 0% | $190,210 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $172,471 |
| 13 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $218,891 |
| 14 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $412,961 |
| 15 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $190,644 |
| 16 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $213,868 |
| 17 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $185,915 |
Gastroenterologist job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to gastroenterologist professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the gastroenterologist job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the gastroenterologist industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of gastroenterologist experts
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Rajesh Balkrishnan Ph.D.
University of Virginia
Erica Sutton
Morehouse School of Medicine
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Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Gastroenterologists to find work opportunities?
Rajesh Balkrishnan Ph.D.: Areas close to IT Hubs or where there are many new startups (For example, Northern Virginia or Bay Area)
Areas where health care technology industry is growing (Boston, NJ)
Gastroenterologist jobs
Updated January 22, 2021