Chiropractors pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for chiropractors is $38.08 an hour ($79,200 a year). About 39,630 people work in this job there.
Pay range for chiropractors in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.90 | $43,460 |
| 25% of workers | $28.88 | $60,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.08 | $79,200 |
| 75% of workers | $50.51 | $105,050 |
| 90% of workers | $70.23 | $146,080 |
Best-paying states for chiropractors
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $134,990 | 1,370 |
| New York | $120,950 | 1,360 |
| Maine | $107,300 | 250 |
| Washington | $104,070 | 1,130 |
| Alaska | $103,500 | 90 |
| Arizona | $100,260 | 1,050 |
| North Carolina | $91,540 | 1,020 |
| Virginia | $88,030 | 900 |
| Texas | $87,520 | 2,840 |
| Oklahoma | $85,580 | 500 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $100,260
- California · $75,470
- Colorado · $74,040
- Florida · $84,280
- Georgia · $61,660
- Illinois · $66,650
- Indiana · $77,790
- Iowa · $75,050
- Kansas · $57,600
- Massachusetts · $75,940
- Michigan · $71,220
- Minnesota · $79,510
- Missouri · $65,090
- Nebraska · $66,050
- New Jersey · $134,990
- New York · $120,950
- North Carolina · $91,540
- Ohio · $77,710
- Oklahoma · $85,580
- Oregon · $81,540
- Pennsylvania · $67,230
- South Carolina · $79,310
- Tennessee · $83,990
- Texas · $87,520
- Virginia · $88,030
- Washington · $104,070
- Wisconsin · $83,020
Education, experience and outlook for chiropractors
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,600 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $335,550 |
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| Neurologists | $248,560 |
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