According to a study by WalletHub, there’s a significant difference in the average salaries of gastroenterologists based on the quality of healthcare in various states. In Minnesota, which is ranked as the best state for healthcare, gastroenterologists earn an average of $379,556, which is $55,526 more than their counterparts in West Virginia, the worst state for healthcare, where the average salary is $324,030.
WalletHub’s rankings were based on three dimensions: cost, access, and outcomes, evaluated using 44 metrics such as the cost of a medical visit, physicians per capita, and life expectancy. The top five states for gastroenterologist salaries are Minnesota, Iowa, Rhode Island, North Dakota, and Utah. In contrast, the bottom five are West Virginia, Mississippi, Alaska, Alabama, and Louisiana.