Chiropractor Salary
Chiropractors treat musculoskeletal problems primarily through manual adjustment of the spine.
Chiropractor Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level chiropractors earn around $42,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $78,000. Senior-level chiropractors can earn $140,000 or more.
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The salary range for chiropractors varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $38,000, while the top 10% earn $152,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $38,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $75,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $105,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $152,000 |
Chiropractor Salary by State
Chiropractor salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $133,500, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $60,750.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $133,500 | Details → |
| #2 California | $109,500 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $107,250 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $96,750 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $95,250 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $90,000 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $89,250 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $87,000 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $85,500 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $84,000 | Details → |
| #11 New Hampshire | $81,000 | Details → |
| #12 Rhode Island | $81,000 | Details → |
| #13 Colorado | $80,250 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $79,500 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $77,250 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $77,250 | Details → |
| #17 Minnesota | $75,750 | Details → |
| #18 Florida | $75,000 | Details → |
| #19 Maine | $75,000 | Details → |
| #20 Nevada | $74,250 | Details → |
| #21 Pennsylvania | $74,250 | Details → |
| #22 Arizona | $72,750 | Details → |
| #23 Illinois | $72,750 | Details → |
| #24 Utah | $72,750 | Details → |
| #25 Texas | $70,500 | Details → |
| #26 Wisconsin | $70,500 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $69,750 | Details → |
| #28 Montana | $69,750 | Details → |
| #29 Idaho | $69,000 | Details → |
| #30 North Carolina | $69,000 | Details → |
| #31 Ohio | $69,000 | Details → |
| #32 Louisiana | $68,250 | Details → |
| #33 New Mexico | $68,250 | Details → |
| #34 Tennessee | $68,250 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $67,500 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $67,500 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $67,500 | Details → |
| #38 North Dakota | $67,500 | Details → |
| #39 Wyoming | $67,500 | Details → |
| #40 Iowa | $66,750 | Details → |
| #41 South Carolina | $66,750 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $66,000 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $66,000 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $65,250 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $65,250 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $65,250 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $63,000 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $61,500 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $61,500 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $60,750 | Details → |
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Get Negotiation Scripts — $197 →Key Responsibilities
- ● Assess spinal alignment
- ● Perform spinal adjustments
- ● Develop treatment plans
- ● Order diagnostic tests
- ● Advise on exercises and posture
Top Skills
Education Required
Doctoral degree
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 4% growth over the next decade
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