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Chiropractors Salary
Chiropractors earn a median $79,200 a year in the U.S., with 39,630 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $79,200 a year
- Employment
- 39,630
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +8.7%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 2,600
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $79,200 · $38.08 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $90,520 · $43.52 an hour (estimate error ±1.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $43,460 · $20.90 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $60,070 · $28.88 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $105,050 · $50.51 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $146,080 · $70.23 an hour
- Employment
- 39,630 (estimate error ±2.8%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 61,700
- Projected for 2035
- 67,000
- Change
- +5,300 (+8.7%)
- Openings each year
- 2,600
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 36.3%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $134,990 | 1,370 |
| 2 | New York | $120,950 | 1,360 |
| 3 | Maine | $107,300 | 250 |
| 4 | Washington | $104,070 | 1,130 |
| 5 | Alaska | $103,500 | 90 |
| 6 | Arizona | $100,260 | 1,050 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $91,540 | 1,020 |
| 8 | Virginia | $88,030 | 900 |
| 9 | Texas | $87,520 | 2,840 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $85,580 | 500 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3,220 | $84,280 |
| Texas | 2,840 | $87,520 |
| California | 2,760 | $75,470 |
| Illinois | 2,190 | $66,650 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,770 | $67,230 |
| Georgia | 1,500 | $61,660 |
| Ohio | 1,380 | $77,710 |
| New Jersey | 1,370 | $134,990 |
| New York | 1,360 | $120,950 |
| Colorado | 1,340 | $74,040 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,290 | 620 |
| 2 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $104,330 | 210 |
| 3 | Oklahoma City, OK | $103,490 | 190 |
| 4 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $103,090 | 130 |
| 5 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $102,110 | 830 |
| 6 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $100,410 | 230 |
| 7 | Jacksonville, FL | $99,280 | 210 |
| 8 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $99,210 | 120 |
| 9 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $98,630 | 810 |
| 10 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $97,800 | 530 |
| 11 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $97,580 | 1,110 |
| 12 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $97,300 | 610 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,470 | $72,440 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,110 | $97,580 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 1,060 | $52,000 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 870 | $79,450 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 830 | $102,110 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 810 | $98,630 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 750 | $84,100 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 740 | $78,000 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 640 | $51,990 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 620 | $105,290 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 610 | $97,300 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 570 | $75,940 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)25 certified filingsMedian offered wage $90,000
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)13 certified filingsMedian offered wage $65,000
Chiropractors pay by state
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- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do chiropractors make?
- The median wage for chiropractors in the U.S. is $79,200 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $60,070 and $105,050.
- Which state pays chiropractors the most?
- New Jersey has the highest median wage for this occupation at $134,990 a year.
- What is the job outlook for chiropractors?
- BLS projects employment to grow 8.7% from 2025 to 2035, with about 2,600 openings each year on average.
- What education do chiropractors need?
- The typical entry-level education is: doctoral or professional degree.