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Naturopathic Physicians

Median Salary
107,990
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.

What sectors do they work in?

Self-employed

68%

Private for profit

23%

Private not for profit

6%

State and local government

3%

Federal Government

0%

What is the job outlook?

No data available for this section.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$66,920

10%

$107,990

Median

$152,760

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Doctoral degree

    96%

  • Post-doctoral training

    4%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
  • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
  • Holistic/Integrative Health
  • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
  • Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda
  • Aromatherapy
  • Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other
  • Herbalism/Herbalist
  • Direct Entry Midwifery
  • Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

No data available for this section.


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Psychology
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Biology

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

No data available for this section.


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.