Jobs Similar to Naturopathic Physicians
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to naturopathic physicians, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are General Internal Medicine Physicians, Acupuncturists and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians.
Naturopathic Physicians: $115,210 (broader BLS group) · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Naturopathic Physicians) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 85% | $256,560 | Graduate degree |
| 2 | AcupuncturistsSame group | 85% | $76,040 | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 85% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 4 | NeurologistsSame group | 84% | $248,560 | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 84% | $135,880 | Graduate degree |
| 6 | DermatologistsSame group | 83% | $328,730 | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 8 | HospitalistsSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 9 | OptometristsSame group | 83% | $136,570 | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 83% | $132,300 | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 83% | $292,910 | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Pediatricians, GeneralSame group | 83% | $210,040 | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Physical TherapistsSame group | 83% | $102,760 | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Family Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $244,180 | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Sports Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Clinical Neuropsychologists | 82% | $110,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesSame group | 82% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Dietitians and NutritionistsSame group | 82% | $76,400 | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Midwives | 82% | $65,790Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $335,550 | Graduate degree |
- 1General Internal Medicine Physicians
85% similar · $256,560 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Acupuncturists
85% similar · $76,040 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
85% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Neurologists
84% similar · $248,560 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Physician Assistants
84% similar · $135,880 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Dermatologists
83% similar · $328,730 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Allergists and Immunologists
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Hospitalists
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Optometrists
83% similar · $136,570 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Nurse Practitioners
83% similar · $132,300 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Obstetricians and Gynecologists
83% similar · $292,910 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Pediatricians, General
83% similar · $210,040 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Physical Therapists
83% similar · $102,760 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Family Medicine Physicians
83% similar · $244,180 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Sports Medicine Physicians
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Clinical Neuropsychologists
82% similar · $110,840 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 17Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
82% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Dietitians and Nutritionists
82% similar · $76,400 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Midwives
82% similar · $65,790 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 20Emergency Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $335,550 · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like naturopathic physicians
What jobs are most similar to naturopathic physicians?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are General Internal Medicine Physicians (85% similar), Acupuncturists (85% similar), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (85% similar), Neurologists (84% similar) and Physician Assistants (84% similar).
Do jobs like naturopathic physicians pay more?
None of the 20 most similar careers has a higher BLS median pay than naturopathic physicians where a direct comparison is possible.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.