Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other to increase by 5.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 39,600 to 41,800 jobs. Its estimate of 1,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($115,210), education (Master's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
39,600
Projected employment (2034)
41,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,900
Pay & Preparation
$115,210
Master's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.25/5) • Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Speaking (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4.12/5) • Writing (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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