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Gastroenterology Salary Map by State (2026)
Median gastroenterology pay across 10 states from real job listings — switch views to adjust for cost of living or overlay burnout scores. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. National median: $500,000.
Highest median
Virginia
$621,026
Best real purchasing power
Virginia
$614,245 adjusted
Best lifestyle score
Massachusetts
5.2/10 avg burnout score
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Gastroenterology pay by state
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| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Take-home, COL-adj. | Work-life score | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $621,026 | $614,245 | $578,926 | 4.0/10 | 11 |
| California | $584,709 | $528,097 | $478,984 | 3.5/10 | 31 |
| Washington | $572,000 | $534,514 | $534,514 | 2.6/10 | 6 |
| Illinois | $565,000 | $565,237 | $537,258 | 3.7/10 | 37 |
| Massachusetts | $483,000 | $456,707 | $433,872 | 5.2/10 | 11 |
| New Jersey | $461,000 | $423,694 | $396,704 | 4.8/10 | 21 |
| Minnesota | $458,084 | $464,489 | $418,737 | 4.0/10 | 16 |
| New York | $437,500 | $405,389 | $377,620 | 3.7/10 | 37 |
| Colorado | $394,450 | $382,768 | $365,926 | 3.3/10 | 14 |
| Maryland | $300,000 | $285,826 | $269,391 | 4.2/10 | 34 |
Common questions
Which state pays gastroenterology physicians the most?
Virginia currently has the highest median gastroenterology salary at $621,026, based on 11 real job listings.
Which state offers the best after-tax gastroenterology pay?
Virginia currently leads the take-home view at $578,926 — the state median after its state income tax (Tax Foundation state income tax rates (2025)), divided by the local cost-of-living index. No-income-tax states like Texas, Florida and Tennessee often outrank nominally higher-paying states here.
Why adjust gastroenterology salaries for cost of living?
Prices differ across states. The adjusted view divides each state's pay benchmark by its regional price index (U.S. average = 100). Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (2024). This is a state-level comparison, not a personal budget or a city-level cost estimate. Missing price data is shown as unavailable.
Which state has the best gastroenterology lifestyle scores?
Massachusetts currently has the highest average WeekdayDoc burnout score (5.2/10, higher is better) for gastroenterology listings — a measure of call burden, weekend requirements, and schedule flexibility across postings.
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