Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$43,460
- 25th Percentile — Junior$60,070
- 50th Percentile — Median$79,200
- 75th Percentile — Senior$105,050
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$146,080
The top 10% of Chiropractors earn $146,080 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $43,460, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (est.) | $137,590 | +52.0% |
| New Jersey | $126,020 | +39.2% |
| New York | $124,630 | +37.7% |
| Alaska | $120,280 | +32.9% |
| Oklahoma | $115,550 | +27.7% |
| Maine | $108,320 | +19.7% |
| North Carolina | $106,140 | +17.3% |
| Washington | $102,930 | +13.7% |
| Wisconsin | $101,880 | +12.5% |
| Rhode Island | $101,430 | +12.1% |
| California | $101,190 | +11.8% |
| Oregon | $98,660 | +9.0% |
| West Virginia | $98,370 | +8.7% |
| Vermont (est.) | $97,762 | +8.0% |
| Louisiana | $97,160 | +7.3% |
| Minnesota | $96,610 | +6.7% |
| Texas | $96,420 | +6.5% |
| Delaware (est.) | $95,046 | +5.0% |
| Mississippi | $94,280 | +4.2% |
| Massachusetts | $93,800 | +3.6% |
| New Hampshire | $92,250 | +1.9% |
| Arizona | $92,100 | +1.7% |
| Florida | $91,920 | +1.5% |
| Alabama | $91,340 | +0.9% |
| Virginia | $89,310 | -1.3% |
| Maryland | $88,690 | -2.0% |
| Tennessee | $87,960 | -2.8% |
| South Carolina | $87,310 | -3.5% |
| Missouri | $86,830 | -4.1% |
| Ohio | $86,340 | -4.6% |
| Connecticut | $85,900 | -5.1% |
| Kentucky | $85,450 | -5.6% |
| Nebraska | $85,010 | -6.1% |
| South Dakota | $84,230 | -6.9% |
| Indiana | $83,540 | -7.7% |
| Hawaii | $83,320 | -8.0% |
| North Dakota | $81,020 | -10.5% |
| New Mexico | $80,610 | -10.9% |
| Idaho | $79,850 | -11.8% |
| Wyoming | $79,840 | -11.8% |
| Michigan | $78,200 | -13.6% |
| Illinois | $77,220 | -14.7% |
| Arkansas | $76,900 | -15.0% |
| Montana | $76,560 | -15.4% |
| Nevada | $75,370 | -16.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $73,180 | -19.2% |
| Iowa | $72,750 | -19.6% |
| Colorado | $69,390 | -23.3% |
| Kansas | $66,520 | -26.5% |
| Georgia | $64,700 | -28.5% |
| Utah | $62,900 | -30.5% |
What Factors Affect Chiropractors Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Chiropractors is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: New Jersey pays an average of $126,020, while Utah pays $62,900 — a gap of $63,120 per year.
The middle half of Chiropractors earn between $60,070 and $105,050 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,460, while the top 10% earn more than $146,080.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Chiropractors?
The average salary for Chiropractors in the United States is $90,520 per year, with a median of $79,200.
What is the starting salary for Chiropractors?
Entry-level Chiropractors typically earn between $43,460 and $60,070 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Chiropractors the most?
New Jersey pays Chiropractors the most at $126,020 per year on average, followed by New York ($124,630) and Alaska ($120,280).
How much do Chiropractors make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $90,520, Chiropractors earn approximately $43.52 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Chiropractors a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 39,630 Chiropractors jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $90,520 and a median of $79,200 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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