Chiropractor Salary
Chiropractors earn a median $79,200 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$79,200
$38.08 per hour
Range
$43,460 – $146,080
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
39,630
across the U.S.
▲0.3%
Pay trend: The median for chiropractors in the U.S. rose from $79,000 (May 2024) to $79,200 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 2.1%.
What chiropractors do
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +8.7% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 2,600
- Self-employed
- 36%
Employment of chiropractors is projected to grow 8.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Chiropractor take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$64,547
per year · effective tax rate 18.5%
$5,379Monthly
$2,689Twice a month
$2,483Every 2 weeks
$31.03Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,594
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,910
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,148
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$64,547
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,460 | $20.89 | $37,100 |
| 25th percentile | $60,070 | $28.88 | $50,446 |
| Median (50th) | $79,200 | $38.08 | $64,547 |
| 75th percentile | $105,050 | $50.50 | $82,733 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $146,080 | $70.23 | $111,112 |
Chiropractor salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $134,990 | +33.0% | $97,123 | $78,690 – $154,160 | 1,370 |
| New York | $120,950 | +46.4% | $87,823 | $63,240 – $215,640 | 1,360 |
| Maine | $107,300 | +6.6% | $78,139 | $51,740 – $168,200 | 250 |
| Washington | $104,070 | +11.0% | $82,043 | $62,630 – $137,480 | 1,130 |
| Alaska | $103,500 | +4.0% | $81,642 | $88,010 – $161,080 | 90 |
| Arizona | $100,260 | +4.9% | $77,065 | $58,470 – $120,130 | 1,050 |
| North Carolina | $91,540 | +13.9% | $70,085 | $47,020 – $161,720 | 1,020 |
| Virginia | $88,030 | −6.5% | $66,511 | $37,330 – $151,790 | 900 |
| Texas | $87,520 | +0.4% | $70,400 | $51,850 – $146,080 | 2,840 |
| Oklahoma | $85,580 | +12.7% | $65,730 | $44,990 – $239,200+ | 500 |
| Maryland | $85,330 | +8.6% | $65,170 | $47,940 – $123,000 | 390 |
| Florida | $84,280 | +4.4% | $68,121 | $51,990 – $130,410 | 3,220 |
| Tennessee | $83,990 | +6.0% | $67,917 | $60,560 – $117,950 | 500 |
| West Virginia | $83,160 | +6.9% | $64,260 | $52,350 – $157,050 | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $83,020 | +5.2% | $64,215 | $57,740 – $166,520 | 1,210 |
| Rhode Island | $81,840 | +3.3% | $63,952 | $65,400 – $199,990 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $81,740 | +7.3% | $63,591 | $36,510 – $118,620 | 470 |
| Oregon | $81,540 | −15.2% | $59,888 | $58,250 – $130,910 | 610 |
| Alabama | $80,990 | +9.1% | $62,022 | $51,850 – $155,260 | 430 |
| Idaho | $80,770 | +5.0% | $62,479 | $58,730 – $91,640 | 220 |
| Louisiana | $80,280 | −17.6% | $63,285 | $46,190 – $169,720 | 370 |
| Connecticut | $79,560 | −13.3% | $62,000 | $36,800 – $134,840 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $79,510 | −13.4% | $60,882 | $46,250 – $172,610 | 1,160 |
| South Carolina | $79,310 | +13.3% | $61,023 | $44,930 – $126,460 | 680 |
| Mississippi | $78,450 | −1.9% | $61,614 | $47,510 – $198,260 | 130 |
| North Dakota | $77,990 | −4.6% | $63,434 | $35,490 – $136,340 | 360 |
| Indiana | $77,790 | −1.6% | $61,290 | $43,850 – $119,990 | 780 |
| Ohio | $77,710 | −4.2% | $62,144 | $43,460 – $160,670 | 1,380 |
| Arkansas | $76,290 | −1.9% | $59,737 | $27,040 – $112,910 | 320 |
| South Dakota | $76,210 | −3.8% | $62,444 | $58,770 – $113,180 | 260 |
| Montana | $76,120 | −0.5% | $59,441 | $35,610 – $129,440 | 240 |
| Massachusetts | $75,940 | −2.3% | $58,677 | $53,520 – $155,580 | 780 |
| California | $75,470 | −11.3% | $58,117 | $51,990 – $179,230 | 2,760 |
| Iowa | $75,050 | +13.1% | $59,428 | $35,990 – $122,740 | 970 |
| New Mexico | $75,040 | −7.3% | $59,259 | $30,980 – $127,460 | 140 |
| Nevada | $74,190 | −6.8% | $61,023 | $51,690 – $96,920 | 240 |
| Colorado | $74,040 | −8.5% | $58,368 | $32,990 – $101,650 | 1,340 |
| Hawaii | $72,800 | −28.8% | $56,042 | $59,800 – $109,060 | 220 |
| Michigan | $71,220 | −9.2% | $56,157 | $42,400 – $126,500 | 1,270 |
| New Hampshire | $69,990 | +6.4% | $58,068 | $26,240 – $218,990 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,230 | −11.1% | $54,062 | $34,770 – $113,640 | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $66,650 | −1.4% | $52,564 | $37,630 – $136,330 | 2,190 |
| Nebraska | $66,050 | −4.9% | $53,125 | $44,700 – $121,960 | 500 |
| Missouri | $65,090 | +6.7% | $52,358 | $48,140 – $156,000 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $62,640 | +2.0% | $52,511 | $49,330 – $129,460 | 110 |
| Georgia | $61,660 | +0.7% | $49,146 | $21,530 – $123,100 | 1,500 |
| Kansas | $57,600 | −22.9% | $46,047 | $37,250 – $122,120 | 570 |
| Utah | $53,900 | −10.0% | $44,029 | $29,990 – $103,500 | 490 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Therapists, All Other | $77,930 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist | $76,400 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $82,280 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Acupuncturist | $76,040 | Master's degree | +8.6% |
| Audiologist | $95,780 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| Recreational Therapist | $61,960 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $97,550 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $97,870 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,100 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Exercise Physiologist | $59,460 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chiropractor make?
The national median salary for chiropractors is $79,200 a year ($38.08 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,460 and the top 10% earn over $146,080. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays chiropractors the most?
New Jersey has the highest median pay at $134,990.
How many chiropractors are there in the U.S.?
About 39,630 people work as chiropractors nationwide.