Naturopathic doctor demographics and statistics in the US
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Naturopathic doctor gender statistics
71.6% of naturopathic doctors are women and 28.4% of naturopathic doctors are men.
- Female, 71.6%
- Male, 28.4%
Naturopathic doctor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.6% |
| Male | 28.4% |
Naturopathic doctor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.09 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$141,889
Female income
$154,444
Naturopathic doctor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in naturopathic doctor positions over time. Currently, 71.6% of naturopathic doctors are female.
Naturopathic doctor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.45% | 64.55% |
| 2011 | 27.70% | 72.30% |
| 2012 | 27.60% | 72.40% |
| 2013 | 33.18% | 66.82% |
| 2014 | 24.70% | 75.30% |
| 2015 | 19.04% | 80.96% |
| 2016 | 25.46% | 74.54% |
| 2017 | 30.36% | 69.64% |
| 2018 | 25.23% | 74.77% |
| 2019 | 29.35% | 70.65% |
| 2020 | 27.07% | 72.93% |
| 2021 | 28.36% | 71.64% |
Naturopathic doctor related jobs gender ratio
We compared naturopathic doctors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Naturopathic Doctor | 28% | 72% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Naturopathic doctor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among naturopathic doctors is White, which makes up 58.5% of all naturopathic doctors. Comparatively, 20.5% of naturopathic doctors are Asian and 10.5% of naturopathic doctors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.5%
- Asian, 20.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Naturopathic doctor race
| Naturopathic doctor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Asian | 20.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Naturopathic doctor race and ethnicity over time
See how naturopathic doctor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Naturopathic doctor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.41% | 1.85% | 27.60% | 9.40% |
| 2011 | 61.47% | 3.10% | 23.36% | 7.99% |
| 2012 | 60.10% | 1.45% | 27.09% | 8.20% |
| 2013 | 67.44% | 2.24% | 20.12% | 6.25% |
| 2014 | 58.39% | 4.62% | 24.03% | 9.97% |
| 2015 | 60.78% | 4.33% | 22.25% | 9.15% |
| 2016 | 66.47% | 2.40% | 19.43% | 8.34% |
| 2017 | 63.88% | 3.53% | 21.82% | 8.44% |
| 2018 | 64.63% | 4.25% | 20.33% | 8.17% |
| 2019 | 63.48% | 3.47% | 20.20% | 9.05% |
| 2020 | 58.73% | 2.29% | 23.08% | 10.88% |
| 2021 | 58.54% | 3.41% | 20.53% | 10.54% |
Naturopathic doctor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino naturopathic doctors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american naturopathic doctors have the lowest average salary at $127,996.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $136,704 |
| White | $144,254 |
| Black or African American | $127,996 |
| Asian | $139,964 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $162,789 |
Naturopathic doctor age breakdown
The average age of naturopathic doctors is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the naturopathic doctor population.
Naturopathic doctor age breakdown
| Naturopathic Doctor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Naturopathic doctor educational attainment
The most common degree for naturopathic doctors is doctoral degree, with 43% of naturopathic doctors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 42% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Doctorate, 43%
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 3%
Naturopathic doctors by degree level
| Naturopathic doctor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 3% |
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Naturopathic doctor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, naturopathic doctors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $173,137 annually. With a Master's degree, naturopathic doctors earn a median annual income of $160,596 compared to $144,544 for naturopathic doctors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $144,544 |
| No Education | $140,079 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $140,614 |
| Master's Degree | $160,596 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $103,079 |
| Doctorate Degree | $173,137 |
Naturopathic doctor employment statistics
Company size where naturopathic doctors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where naturopathic doctors work.
Naturopathic doctor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 41% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
Naturopathic doctor turnover and employment statistics
Naturopathic doctor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for naturopathic doctors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Naturopathic doctor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Naturopathic doctor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 1.80% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 4.55% |
| 2021 | 5.48% |
Average naturopathic doctor tenure
The average naturopathic doctor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 naturopathic doctors resumes in Zippia's database.
Naturopathic doctor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Naturopathic doctor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of naturopathic doctors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 38,047 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Naturopathic Doctor | 11.66% | - |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 89,013 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar naturopathic doctor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 38,047 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 89,013 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by naturopathic doctors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Naturopathic doctor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
