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.
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 |
Best cities for chiropractors (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix, AZ | $102,110 | $78,320 | $75,807 | 830 |
| 2 | Dallas, TX | $97,580 | $77,478 | $75,155 | 1,110 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $105,290 | $82,902 | $74,597 | 620 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $88,730 | $71,252 | $72,242 | 520 |
| 5 | Minneapolis, MN | $98,630 | $73,033 | $69,673 | 810 |
| 6 | Miami, FL | $97,300 | $77,281 | $67,698 | 610 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $97,800 | $72,288 | $66,390 | 530 |
| 8 | Tampa, FL | $78,000 | $63,703 | $63,141 | 740 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $84,100 | $65,002 | $61,449 | 750 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $79,450 | $62,284 | $60,733 | 870 |
| 11 | Portland, OR | $83,470 | $61,077 | $57,936 | 480 |
| 12 | Detroit, MI | $71,220 | $56,157 | $55,990 | 560 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $72,440 | $56,351 | $54,395 | 1,470 |
| 14 | Kansas City, MO | $62,300 | $50,247 | $54,296 | 450 |
| 15 | Boston, MA | $75,940 | $58,677 | $54,197 | 570 |
| 16 | Pittsburgh, PA | $62,230 | $50,271 | $53,101 | 470 |
| 17 | San Francisco, CA | $74,860 | $57,744 | $49,946 | 510 |
| 18 | Atlanta, GA | $52,000 | $41,886 | $41,862 | 1,060 |
| 19 | San Diego, CA | $51,990 | $42,109 | $37,635 | 640 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $105,290
- Phoenix, AZ — $102,110
- Minneapolis, MN — $98,630
- Washington, DC — $97,800
- Dallas, TX — $97,580
- Miami, FL — $97,300
- Houston, TX — $88,730
- Denver, CO — $84,100
- Portland, OR — $83,470
- Philadelphia, PA — $79,450
- Tampa, FL — $78,000
- Boston, MA — $75,940
- San Francisco, CA — $74,860
- Chicago, IL — $72,440
- Detroit, MI — $71,220
Chiropractor salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $134,990 | $97,123 | $78,690 – $154,160 | 1,370 |
| New York | $120,950 | $87,823 | $63,240 – $215,640 | 1,360 |
| Maine | $107,300 | $78,139 | $51,740 – $168,200 | 250 |
| Washington | $104,070 | $82,043 | $62,630 – $137,480 | 1,130 |
| Alaska | $103,500 | $81,642 | $88,010 – $161,080 | 90 |
| Arizona | $100,260 | $77,065 | $58,470 – $120,130 | 1,050 |
| North Carolina | $91,540 | $70,085 | $47,020 – $161,720 | 1,020 |
| Virginia | $88,030 | $66,511 | $37,330 – $151,790 | 900 |
| Texas | $87,520 | $70,400 | $51,850 – $146,080 | 2,840 |
| Oklahoma | $85,580 | $65,730 | $44,990 – $239,200+ | 500 |
| Maryland | $85,330 | $65,170 | $47,940 – $123,000 | 390 |
| Florida | $84,280 | $68,121 | $51,990 – $130,410 | 3,220 |
| Tennessee | $83,990 | $67,917 | $60,560 – $117,950 | 500 |
| West Virginia | $83,160 | $64,260 | $52,350 – $157,050 | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $83,020 | $64,215 | $57,740 – $166,520 | 1,210 |
| Rhode Island | $81,840 | $63,952 | $65,400 – $199,990 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $81,740 | $63,591 | $36,510 – $118,620 | 470 |
| Oregon | $81,540 | $59,888 | $58,250 – $130,910 | 610 |
| Alabama | $80,990 | $62,022 | $51,850 – $155,260 | 430 |
| Idaho | $80,770 | $62,479 | $58,730 – $91,640 | 220 |
| Louisiana | $80,280 | $63,285 | $46,190 – $169,720 | 370 |
| Connecticut | $79,560 | $62,000 | $36,800 – $134,840 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $79,510 | $60,882 | $46,250 – $172,610 | 1,160 |
| South Carolina | $79,310 | $61,023 | $44,930 – $126,460 | 680 |
| Mississippi | $78,450 | $61,614 | $47,510 – $198,260 | 130 |
| North Dakota | $77,990 | $63,434 | $35,490 – $136,340 | 360 |
| Indiana | $77,790 | $61,290 | $43,850 – $119,990 | 780 |
| Ohio | $77,710 | $62,144 | $43,460 – $160,670 | 1,380 |
| Arkansas | $76,290 | $59,737 | $27,040 – $112,910 | 320 |
| South Dakota | $76,210 | $62,444 | $58,770 – $113,180 | 260 |
| Montana | $76,120 | $59,441 | $35,610 – $129,440 | 240 |
| Massachusetts | $75,940 | $58,677 | $53,520 – $155,580 | 780 |
| California | $75,470 | $58,117 | $51,990 – $179,230 | 2,760 |
| Iowa | $75,050 | $59,428 | $35,990 – $122,740 | 970 |
| New Mexico | $75,040 | $59,259 | $30,980 – $127,460 | 140 |
| Nevada | $74,190 | $61,023 | $51,690 – $96,920 | 240 |
| Colorado | $74,040 | $58,368 | $32,990 – $101,650 | 1,340 |
| Hawaii | $72,800 | $56,042 | $59,800 – $109,060 | 220 |
| Michigan | $71,220 | $56,157 | $42,400 – $126,500 | 1,270 |
| New Hampshire | $69,990 | $58,068 | $26,240 – $218,990 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,230 | $54,062 | $34,770 – $113,640 | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $66,650 | $52,564 | $37,630 – $136,330 | 2,190 |
| Nebraska | $66,050 | $53,125 | $44,700 – $121,960 | 500 |
| Missouri | $65,090 | $52,358 | $48,140 – $156,000 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $62,640 | $52,511 | $49,330 – $129,460 | 110 |
| Georgia | $61,660 | $49,146 | $21,530 – $123,100 | 1,500 |
| Kansas | $57,600 | $46,047 | $37,250 – $122,120 | 570 |
| Utah | $53,900 | $44,029 | $29,990 – $103,500 | 490 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Phoenix, AZ offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many chiropractors are there in the U.S.?
About 39,630 people work as chiropractors nationwide.