Naturopathic physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Naturopathic physician gender statistics
67.4% of naturopathic physicians are women and 32.6% of naturopathic physicians are men.
- Female, 67.4%
- Male, 32.6%
Naturopathic physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.4% |
| Male | 32.6% |
Naturopathic physician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.06 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$171,023
Female income
$182,054
Naturopathic physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in naturopathic physician positions over time. Currently, 67.4% of naturopathic physicians are female.
Naturopathic physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.13% | 59.87% |
| 2011 | 31.87% | 68.13% |
| 2012 | 31.75% | 68.25% |
| 2013 | 37.73% | 62.27% |
| 2014 | 28.59% | 71.41% |
| 2015 | 22.31% | 77.69% |
| 2016 | 29.42% | 70.58% |
| 2017 | 34.73% | 65.27% |
| 2018 | 29.17% | 70.83% |
| 2019 | 33.65% | 66.35% |
| 2020 | 31.18% | 68.82% |
| 2021 | 32.58% | 67.42% |
Naturopathic physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared naturopathic physicians 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 Physician | 33% | 67% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Naturopathic physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among naturopathic physicians is White, which makes up 60.5% of all naturopathic physicians. Comparatively, 18.2% of naturopathic physicians are Asian and 10.8% of naturopathic physicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.5%
- Asian, 18.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Naturopathic physician race
| Naturopathic physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Asian | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Naturopathic physician race and ethnicity over time
See how naturopathic physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Naturopathic physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.36% | 1.91% | 25.29% | 9.63% |
| 2011 | 63.42% | 3.17% | 21.05% | 8.21% |
| 2012 | 62.06% | 1.52% | 24.78% | 8.43% |
| 2013 | 69.39% | 2.31% | 17.81% | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 60.34% | 4.69% | 21.72% | 10.20% |
| 2015 | 62.73% | 4.40% | 19.94% | 9.37% |
| 2016 | 68.42% | 2.47% | 17.12% | 8.56% |
| 2017 | 65.83% | 3.60% | 19.51% | 8.67% |
| 2018 | 66.58% | 4.32% | 18.02% | 8.39% |
| 2019 | 65.43% | 3.54% | 17.90% | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 60.68% | 2.36% | 20.77% | 11.11% |
| 2021 | 60.50% | 3.47% | 18.22% | 10.77% |
Naturopathic physician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino naturopathic physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american naturopathic physicians have the lowest average salary at $158,511.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $166,393 |
| White | $173,120 |
| Black or African American | $158,511 |
| Asian | $169,309 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $189,256 |
Naturopathic physician age breakdown
The average age of naturopathic physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the naturopathic physician population.
Naturopathic physician age breakdown
| Naturopathic Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Naturopathic physician educational attainment
The most common degree for naturopathic physicians is doctoral degree, with 43% of naturopathic physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 41% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Doctorate, 43%
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Naturopathic physicians by degree level
| Naturopathic physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Naturopathic physician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, naturopathic physicians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $198,053 annually. With a Master's degree, naturopathic physicians earn a median annual income of $187,373 compared to $173,376 for naturopathic physicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $173,376 |
| No Education | $169,412 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $169,888 |
| Master's Degree | $187,373 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $135,126 |
| Doctorate Degree | $198,053 |
Naturopathic physician employment statistics
Company size where naturopathic physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where naturopathic physicians work.
Naturopathic physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Naturopathic physician jobs by company type
Employees with the naturopathic physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most naturopathic physicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Naturopathic physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 3% |
Naturopathic physician turnover and employment statistics
Naturopathic physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for naturopathic physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Naturopathic physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Naturopathic physician 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 physician tenure
The average naturopathic physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 208 naturopathic physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Naturopathic physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Naturopathic physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of naturopathic physicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Naturopathic Physician | 11.66% | - |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Internal Medicine Doctor | 13.05% | 18,623 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar naturopathic physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Internal Medicine Doctor | 13.05% | 18,623 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by naturopathic physicians
The most common foreign language among naturopathic physicians is French at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 25.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- French, 50.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Naturopathic physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
