Alaska Median
$103,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$49.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+31% vs US median
US median $79,200
State Rank
#5 of 48
90 employed here
How much does a Chiropractor make in Alaska?
Chiropractors in Alaska take home a median of $103,500 annually — roughly $49.76 an hour — which runs 31% above the national median of $79,200.
Within Alaska, entry-level pay starts around $88,010 while the top 10% make $161,080 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $101,990 and $133,690 a year.
Chiropractor salary range in Alaska
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $88,010 | $42.31 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $101,990 | $49.03 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $103,500 | $49.76 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $133,690 | $64.27 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $161,080 | $77.44 |
|
How Alaska compares
Alaska ranks 5th out of 48 states and territories for Chiropractor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Chiropractor salary in other states
New Jersey $134,990New York $120,950Maine $107,300Washington $104,070Arizona $100,260North Carolina $91,540Virginia $88,030Texas $87,520Oklahoma $85,580Maryland $85,330Florida $84,280Tennessee $83,990West Virginia $83,160Wisconsin $83,020Rhode Island $81,840Kentucky $81,740Oregon $81,540Alabama $80,990Idaho $80,770Louisiana $80,280Connecticut $79,560Minnesota $79,510South Carolina $79,310Mississippi $78,450North Dakota $77,990Indiana $77,790Ohio $77,710Arkansas $76,290South Dakota $76,210Montana $76,120Massachusetts $75,940California $75,470Iowa $75,050New Mexico $75,040Nevada $74,190Colorado $74,040Hawaii $72,800Michigan $71,220New Hampshire $69,990Pennsylvania $67,230Illinois $66,650Nebraska $66,050Missouri $65,090Wyoming $62,640Georgia $61,660Kansas $57,600Utah $53,900
Working as a Chiropractor in Alaska
Nationally, about 40,000 people work as Chiropractors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Alaska pay ($103,500) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Chiropractor make in Alaska?
The median Chiropractor salary in Alaska is $103,500 per year, or about $49.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $88,010 at the entry level to $161,080 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alaska pay compare to the national average?
Alaska pays Chiropractors about 31% more than the national median of $79,200. Alaska ranks 5th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alaska a good state for Chiropractors?
Yes on pay — Alaska pays above the national median for this occupation, at $103,500 a year. About 90 Chiropractors are employed in Alaska. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alaska?
The highest-paying occupations in Alaska include Emergency Medicine Physician ($452,620), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($421,450), General Internal Medicine Physician ($366,080), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.