Wages vary considerably in this field, depending on location of employment, number of patients, individual abilities, and whether the practitioner is also a medical doctor. In Canada and the U.S. physicians earn an average of $80 or $90 an hour or more, while those holding a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree generally average $40 an hour. In the U.S. the average salary is $80,000 a year, but can range up to $200,000 or more, depending on experience, specialization, and individual initiative.