California Median
$75,470
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.28
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $79,200
State Rank
#33 of 48
2,760 employed here
How much does a Chiropractor make in California?
Chiropractors in California take home a median of $75,470 annually — roughly $36.28 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $79,200.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $51,990 while the top 10% make $179,230 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $61,560 and $103,830 a year.
Chiropractor salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $51,990 | $25.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $61,560 | $29.60 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $75,470 | $36.28 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $103,830 | $49.92 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $179,230 | $86.17 |
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How California compares
California ranks 33rd 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 $104,070Alaska $103,500Arizona $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 $75,940Iowa $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 California
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 California pay ($75,470) 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 California?
The median Chiropractor salary in California is $75,470 per year, or about $36.28 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $51,990 at the entry level to $179,230 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Chiropractors about 5% less than the national median of $79,200. California ranks 33rd out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Chiropractors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $75,470 a year. About 2,760 Chiropractors are employed in California. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.