Salary of a Naturopathic Doctor

A naturopathic doctor uses a holistic and natural approach to healing, treatment and preventive patient care. They focus on non-toxic healing and using the body's own defenses to heal ailments and conditions. According to Payscale.com, the salary of a naturopathic doctor can top out at over $122,000 but the salaries vary by type of practice, location and experience.

Location

The salary of a naturopathic doctor may vary depending upon where they practice. For example, Illinois-based naturalistic doctors earned upwards of $100,000 while those in the state of Washington range from $45,000 to $67,500 annually, as of March 2011. Naturopathic doctors practicing in Arizona earned a salary of approximately $98,000, reports Payscale.com. California-based naturopathic doctors topped the list, earning just under $102,000.

Practice Type

In addition to location, naturopathic doctors salaries vary according to practice type. For example, those who are self-employed can earn upwards of $100,000 while those naturopathic doctors who work in a hospital top out at $81,000.  Naturopathic doctors who work for a private practice or company earn up to $82,500 and $86,500 respectively.

Experience

Besides location and practice type, the number of years of experience can impact a naturopathic doctor's salary. For instance, a naturopathic physician who has less than one year of experience under his belt can expect to between $44,000 to $62,000, reports Payscale.com. This compares to a physician providing naturopathic care who has 10 to 19 years of experience who can earn upwards of $100,000. Having 20 years of experience provides a naturopathic doctor the opportunity to earn upwards of $122,000.