Chiropractor Salary in Maryland (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Chiropractors in Maryland, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$85,330
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $79,200
State Rank
#11 of 48
390 employed here

How much does a Chiropractor make in Maryland?

Chiropractors in Maryland take home a median of $85,330 annually — roughly $41.02 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $79,200.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $47,940 while the top 10% make $123,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $64,820 and $105,770 a year.

Chiropractor salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,940$23.05
25th percentile (early career)$64,820$31.16
50th percentile (median)$85,330$41.02
75th percentile (experienced)$105,770$50.85
90th percentile (top earners)$123,000$59.13

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 11th out of 48 states and territories for Chiropractor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Jersey$134,990
2New York$120,950
3Maine$107,300
4Washington$104,070
5Alaska$103,500

Working as a Chiropractor in Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($85,330) 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 Maryland?
The median Chiropractor salary in Maryland is $85,330 per year, or about $41.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,940 at the entry level to $123,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Chiropractors about 8% more than the national median of $79,200. Maryland ranks 11th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Chiropractors?
Yes on pay — Maryland pays above the national median for this occupation, at $85,330 a year. About 390 Chiropractors are employed in Maryland. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.