Osteopath | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Osteopaths move, stretch and massage their clients' muscles and joints with the aim of improving their health and wellbeing.

Working hours

Osteopaths typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Osteopath you will typically work in your own business.

* from ONETonline

Average salary
42,800 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Salary statistics

Salary gender gap
Part-time
Pay over time

Average salary for Osteopath

Big gender gap

55,911 GBP
37,996 GBP

Average salary for part-time Osteopath

Average salary for full-time Osteopath

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22,304 GBP
21,414 GBP
29,166 GBP

42,800 GBP
37,996 GBP
55,911 GBP

Salary over time for Osteopath

Salary for this role has increased over time

40,832 GBP
40,704 GBP
41,186 GBP
41,760 GBP
42,570 GBP
42,968 GBP
42,800 GBP
43,960 GBP
44,587 GBP

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Future outlook for Osteopaths

Balanced outlook

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

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

Find out what skills and qualifications can help you become an Osteopath

You'll need:

knowledge of medicine and dentistry
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
sensitivity and understanding
to be flexible and open to change
customer service skills
excellent verbal communication skills
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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