Chiropractor salary
What chiropractors earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$79,200$38.08 per hour
Average pay$90,520$43.52 per hour
Middle half earn$60,070 – $105,050Top 10%: $146,080+
Jobs39,630Employed nationwide
Chiropractor salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $80,990 | $38.94 | 430 | 0.2 |
| Alaska | $103,500 | $49.76 | 90 | 0.26 |
| Arizona | $100,260 | $48.20 | 1,050 | 0.33 |
| Arkansas | $76,290 | $36.68 | 320 | 0.24 |
| California | $75,470 | $36.28 | 2,760 | 0.15 |
| Colorado | $74,040 | $35.60 | 1,340 | 0.47 |
| Connecticut | $79,560 | $38.25 | 240 | 0.14 |
| Delaware | – | – | 140 | 0.29 |
| Florida | $84,280 | $40.52 | 3,220 | 0.32 |
| Georgia | $61,660 | $29.64 | 1,500 | 0.31 |
| Hawaii | $72,800 | $35.00 | 220 | 0.36 |
| Idaho | $80,770 | $38.83 | 220 | 0.25 |
| Illinois | $66,650 | $32.04 | 2,190 | 0.36 |
| Indiana | $77,790 | $37.40 | 780 | 0.24 |
| Iowa | $75,050 | $36.08 | 970 | 0.63 |
| Kansas | $57,600 | $27.69 | 570 | 0.4 |
| Kentucky | $81,740 | $39.30 | 470 | 0.23 |
| Louisiana | $80,280 | $38.59 | 370 | 0.19 |
| Maine | $107,300 | $51.59 | 250 | 0.4 |
| Maryland | $85,330 | $41.02 | 390 | 0.14 |
| Massachusetts | $75,940 | $36.51 | 780 | 0.21 |
| Michigan | $71,220 | $34.24 | 1,270 | 0.29 |
| Minnesota | $79,510 | $38.23 | 1,160 | 0.39 |
| Mississippi | $78,450 | $37.72 | 130 | 0.11 |
| Missouri | $65,090 | $31.29 | 660 | 0.22 |
| Montana | $76,120 | $36.60 | 240 | 0.48 |
| Nebraska | $66,050 | $31.75 | 500 | 0.49 |
| Nevada | $74,190 | $35.67 | 240 | 0.16 |
| New Hampshire | $69,990 | $33.65 | 130 | 0.19 |
| New Jersey | $134,990 | $64.90 | 1,370 | 0.32 |
| New Mexico | $75,040 | $36.08 | 140 | 0.17 |
| New York | $120,950 | $58.15 | 1,360 | 0.14 |
| North Carolina | $91,540 | $44.01 | 1,020 | 0.21 |
| North Dakota | $77,990 | $37.49 | 360 | 0.84 |
| Ohio | $77,710 | $37.36 | 1,380 | 0.25 |
| Oklahoma | $85,580 | $41.15 | 500 | 0.29 |
| Oregon | $81,540 | $39.20 | 610 | 0.31 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,230 | $32.32 | 1,770 | 0.29 |
| Rhode Island | $81,840 | $39.35 | 170 | 0.34 |
| South Carolina | $79,310 | $38.13 | 680 | 0.3 |
| South Dakota | $76,210 | $36.64 | 260 | 0.57 |
| Tennessee | $83,990 | $40.38 | 500 | 0.15 |
| Texas | $87,520 | $42.08 | 2,840 | 0.2 |
| Utah | $53,900 | $25.91 | 490 | 0.28 |
| Vermont | – | – | 120 | 0.41 |
| Virginia | $88,030 | $42.32 | 900 | 0.22 |
| Washington | $104,070 | $50.03 | 1,130 | 0.32 |
| West Virginia | $83,160 | $39.98 | 60 | 0.09 |
| Wisconsin | $83,020 | $39.91 | 1,210 | 0.41 |
| Wyoming | $62,640 | $30.12 | 110 | 0.4 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $118,080 | 50 |
| Green Bay, WI | $115,380 | 70 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $113,560 | 90 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,290 | 620 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $104,330 | 210 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $103,490 | 190 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $103,090 | 130 |
| Huntsville, AL | $102,560 | 80 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $102,110 | 830 |
| Appleton, WI | $101,410 | 60 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $100,900 | 50 |
| Asheville, NC | $100,850 | 50 |
| Toledo, OH | $100,540 | 60 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $100,410 | 230 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $100,310 | 60 |
Metro areas with the most chiropractors
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,470 | $72,440 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,110 | $97,580 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 1,060 | $52,000 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 870 | $79,450 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 830 | $102,110 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 810 | $98,630 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 750 | $84,100 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 740 | $78,000 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 640 | $51,990 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 620 | $105,290 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 610 | $97,300 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 570 | $75,940 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 560 | $71,220 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 530 | $97,800 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 520 | $88,730 |
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Questions
How much does a chiropractor make?
The median pay for chiropractors in the U.S. was $79,200 a year ($38.08 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $60,070 and $105,050.
Which states pay chiropractors the most?
The highest pay was in New Jersey ($134,990), New York ($120,950), Maine ($107,300), Washington ($104,070), Alaska ($103,500). The lowest was in Utah ($53,900), Kansas ($57,600), Georgia ($61,660).
How many chiropractors are there in the U.S.?
About 39,630 people were employed as chiropractors in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.