Median Salary
$79,200
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$38.08
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$146,080
entry level starts ~$43,460
Pay Grade
B+
strong pay · 40,000 employed
How much does a Chiropractor make?
The median pay for a Chiropractor in the United States is $79,200 per year — about $38.08 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $43,460, while the most experienced Chiropractors in the top 10% earn $146,080.
That is $17,810 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Chiropractor salary range by percentile
Half of all Chiropractors earn between $60,070 and $105,050 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,460 | $20.89 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $60,070 | $28.88 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $79,200 | $38.08 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $105,050 | $50.50 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $146,080 | $70.23 |
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Highest-paying states for Chiropractor
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New Jersey leads the country for Chiropractor pay at $134,990 a year, followed by New York ($120,950) and Maine ($107,300). At the other end, Utah posts the lowest median at $53,900 — a gap of $81,090 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Chiropractor salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 48 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $75,940California $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
Workforce and education
About 40,000 people work as Chiropractors in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $90,520 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Chiropractor make in the United States?
The median Chiropractor salary in the United States is $79,200 per year, or about $38.08 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $43,460, while the top 10% of earners make $146,080 or more.
How does Chiropractor pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B+ (strong pay), the Chiropractor median of $79,200 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Chiropractors the most?
New Jersey is the highest-paying state for Chiropractors, with a median salary of $134,990 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Chiropractor?
Becoming a Chiropractor typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Chiropractors work in the United States?
About 40,000 people were employed as Chiropractors in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.