Medical herbalist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Medical herbalists use plants and herbal remedies to help improve their clients' health and wellbeing.

  • Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.  
  • Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.  
  • Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines, such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements,
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Medical herbalists typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Medical herbalist you will typically work freelance / self-employed.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
42,800 GBP *
per year
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Medical herbalist

Big gender gap
  • 55,911 GBP
  • 37,996 GBP
Average salary for part-time Medical herbalist
Average salary for full-time Medical herbalist

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Salary over time for Medical herbalist

Salary for this role has increased over time
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Future outlook for Medical herbalists

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Balanced outlook
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Medical herbalist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

Find out what skills and qualifications can help you become a Medical herbalist

You'll need:

  • knowledge of medicine and pharmacology
  • knowledge of psychology
  • counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • the ability to read English
  • knowledge of biology
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

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