Osteopath - Pay and progression
Kaiwhakamaimoa Kōiwi
Pay
Pay for osteopaths depends on whether they run their own practice, the number of patients they see, and their experience as an osteopath.
However, osteopaths usually earn between $40,000 and $100,000 a year.
According to the 2006 Census, osteopaths earned an average of $50,500 a year and worked an average of 32 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Osteopaths may develop their own practice by employing other practitioners in associate positions. However, an increasing trend among osteopaths is to work in integrated practices with other health professionals such as acupuncturists, podiatrists and dietitians.
Updated
September 2009
