Chiropractor Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$77,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $79,200
State Rank
#28 of 48
1,380 employed here

How much does a Chiropractor make in Ohio?

A Chiropractor working in Ohio earns a median salary of $77,710 per year, or about $37.36 per hour. That is 2% below the national median of $79,200 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $43,460 while the top 10% make $160,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $55,220 and $101,000 a year.

Chiropractor salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,460$20.89
25th percentile (early career)$55,220$26.55
50th percentile (median)$77,710$37.36
75th percentile (experienced)$101,000$48.56
90th percentile (top earners)$160,670$77.25

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 28th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($77,710) 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 Ohio?
The median Chiropractor salary in Ohio is $77,710 per year, or about $37.36 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,460 at the entry level to $160,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Chiropractors about 2% less than the national median of $79,200. Ohio ranks 28th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Chiropractors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $77,710 a year. About 1,380 Chiropractors are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.