Naturopathic Physicians
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
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 pay: $115,210/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 2,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.
• Diagnose health conditions, based on patients' symptoms and health histories, laboratory and diagnostic radiology test results, or other physiological measurements, such as electrocardiograms and electroencephalographs.
• Administer treatments or therapies, such as homeopathy, hydrotherapy, Oriental or Ayurvedic medicine, electrotherapy, and diathermy, using physical agents including air, heat, cold, water, sound, or ultraviolet light to catalyze the body to heal itself.
What's the median pay for Naturopathic Physicians?
The median pay for Naturopathic Physicians is $115,210 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Naturopathic Physicians?
Employment for Naturopathic Physicians is projected to change +2% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Naturopathic Physicians?
Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Naturopathic Physicians?
About 2,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.