Chiropractor salary in Iowa
What chiropractors earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$75,050$36.08 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $79,200
Middle half earn$49,370 – $82,430Top 10%: $122,740+
Jobs9702.45× the U.S. concentration
Chiropractor pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $69,870 | $33.59 | 270 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $74,810 | $35.96 | 240 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $77,460 | $37.24 | 130 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $64,580 | $31.05 | 110 |
| Iowa City, IA | $77,970 | $37.49 | 100 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $77,470 | $37.25 | 100 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $66,830 | $32.13 | 80 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $65,170 | $31.33 | 60 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $77,620 | $37.32 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $63,280 | $30.42 | 40 |
| Ames, IA | $56,890 | $27.35 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Chiropractor pay in similar states
Montana · $76,120 Massachusetts · $75,940 California · $75,470 New Mexico · $75,040 Nevada · $74,190 Colorado · $74,040
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a chiropractor make in Iowa?
Chiropractors in Iowa earned a median of $75,050 a year ($36.08 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $79,200. The middle half earned $49,370 to $82,430.
Where in Iowa do chiropractors earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Iowa City, IA at $77,970.
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.