Choosing the right state to practice gastroenterology can impact career satisfaction, earning potential, and work-life balance. Whether you're an early-career GI specialist seeking to build a patient base or a experienced provider looking to relocate, location matters.

The following list highlights the top 10 states that offer the most favorable conditions for gastroenterologists—blending salary potential, growth opportunities, and supportive health care infrastructure.

1. Washington – Highest average salary (~$430K), strong economy, modern hospital systems.

2. New York – High demand, top-paying (~$415K), large urban population, numerous job openings.

3. Wisconsin – Excellent cost-to-income ratio, strong demand, high average pay (~$365K).

4. Minnesota – Excellent overall physician environment, quality of life, consistent demand, above-average income.

5. Massachusetts – Top-tier salary (~$414K), dense healthcare networks, strong academic medical centers.

6. Alaska – High pay (~$408K), low competition, attractive rural incentives.

7. Texas – Large healthcare network, strong demand, good malpractice climate.

8. Ohio – Frequently ranks high in placement demand, many academic and community practice opportunities.

9. North Dakota – High pay-to-cost-of-living ratio, low physician saturation, good work-life balance.

10. Tennessee – Low cost of living, high need for specialists in underserved regions, solid salary offerings.

Sources: ZipRecruiter, WalletHub, Forbes, AMN Healthcare