Chiropractor salary in California
What chiropractors earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$75,470$36.28 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $79,200
Middle half earn$61,560 – $103,830Top 10%: $179,230+
Jobs2,7600.59× the U.S. concentration
Chiropractor pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $51,990 | $25.00 | 640 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,860 | $35.99 | 510 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $80,560 | $38.73 | 220 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $95,990 | $46.15 | 190 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $103,090 | $49.56 | 130 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $74,930 | $36.02 | 70 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $74,340 | $35.74 | 40 |
| Modesto, CA | $73,640 | $35.40 | 40 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $83,440 | $40.11 | 40 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $93,530 | $44.96 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Chiropractor pay in similar states
Arkansas · $76,290 South Dakota · $76,210 Montana · $76,120 Massachusetts · $75,940 Iowa · $75,050 New Mexico · $75,040
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a chiropractor make in California?
Chiropractors in California earned a median of $75,470 a year ($36.28 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $79,200. The middle half earned $61,560 to $103,830.
Where in California do chiropractors earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA at $103,090.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.