Chiropractors pay in California
In California, the median pay for chiropractors is $36.28 an hour ($75,470 a year). About 2,760 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($79,200). California ranks 33rd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chiropractors in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.00 | $51,990 |
| 25% of workers | $29.60 | $61,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.28 | $75,470 |
| 75% of workers | $49.92 | $103,830 |
| 90% of workers | $86.17 | $179,230 |
Chiropractors pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $103,090 | 130 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $95,990 | 190 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $93,530 | 30 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $83,440 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $80,560 | 220 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $74,930 | 70 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $74,860 | 510 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $74,340 | 40 |
| Modesto | $73,640 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $51,990 | 640 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $281,590 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $313,890 |
| Acupuncturists | $75,530 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $125,550 |
| Neurologists | $357,080 |
| Cardiologists | $185,610 |
| Registered Nurses | $140,270 |
| Pharmacists | $164,610 |
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