Healthcare

Naturopathic Physicians

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.

Median salary (BLS)

$115,210

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$65k – $195k

Job outlook

+2% (about average)

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports one wage for this occupational group, which covers 2 related roles — so read the median as an approximate group figure, and the range as the truer picture for this specific title. BLS source.

Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $93,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Master's degree

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Typical progression

Junior Naturopathic Physicians
Entry / Junior
$65,210
~2 yrs to advance
Naturopathic Physicians
Established
$115,210
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Naturopathic Physicians
Senior
$155,200

Key skills

A typical day

•Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.
•Educate patients about health care management.
•Advise patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens.
•Conduct physical examinations and physiological function tests for diagnostic purposes.
•Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines, such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.

Fields of study

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