The average salary for a chiropractor in the United States is $89,760, but the range typically falls between $57,980 and $101,930. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $43.15, with a range between $27.88 and $49.
There are approximately 41,480 people employed as a chiropractor in the United States. With Texas, Florida, New York employing the highest number of chiropractors.The state with the best pay for a chiropractor is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $134,020, while Wyoming has the lowest average annual salary of $62,530.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $39,960 | $19.21 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,980 | $27.88 |
| Median | $76,530 | $36.79 |
| 75th Percentile | $101,930 | $49 |
| 90th Percentile | $142,580 | $68.55 |
The salary of a chiropractor can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a chiropractor in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for chiropractors are Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii, Oregon, Michigan while the worst states are Wyoming, Alabama, Nebraska, Missouri, Mississippi.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,720 | $72,540 | $129,900 |
| Alaska | $57,860 | $134,020 | $179,980 |
| Arizona | $51,010 | $78,260 | $99,930 |
| Arkansas | $53,140 | $110,110 | >$239,200 |
| Colorado | $35,790 | $76,720 | $114,610 |
| Connecticut | $55,950 | $97,200 | $147,550 |
| Florida | $48,500 | $85,380 | $129,160 |
| Georgia | $40,840 | $85,370 | $119,210 |
| Hawaii | $47,920 | $95,610 | $150,010 |
| Idaho | $60,720 | $75,220 | $90,650 |
| Illinois | $38,150 | $69,480 | $104,750 |
| Indiana | $37,880 | $90,610 | $174,460 |
| Iowa | $25,860 | $69,650 | $105,440 |
| Kentucky | $31,550 | $82,040 | $129,670 |
| Louisiana | $33,350 | $79,800 | $106,130 |
| Maine | $37,110 | $84,230 | $135,310 |
| Maryland | $34,540 | $73,940 | $120,670 |
| Massachusetts | $35,100 | $92,850 | $168,530 |
| Michigan | $44,220 | $92,950 | $141,840 |
| Minnesota | $42,510 | $82,840 | $118,020 |
| Mississippi | $27,090 | $83,870 | $155,060 |
| Missouri | $32,520 | $72,730 | $134,540 |
| Montana | $32,320 | $77,170 | $125,860 |
| Nebraska | $44,510 | $72,260 | $112,800 |
| Nevada | $47,990 | $107,920 | >$239,200 |
| New Hampshire | $46,100 | $81,030 | $140,950 |
| New Jersey | $66,340 | $102,500 | $181,780 |
| New Mexico | $24,960 | $76,840 | $114,900 |
| New York | $64,580 | $93,540 | $139,590 |
| North Carolina | $28,900 | $85,320 | $133,480 |
| North Dakota | $26,720 | $80,200 | $156,000 |
| Ohio | $56,080 | $92,290 | $155,230 |
| Oklahoma | $44,660 | $103,330 | $160,680 |
| Oregon | $43,110 | $90,590 | $130,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,730 | $86,590 | $137,990 |
| Rhode Island | $55,280 | $71,650 | $77,370 |
| South Carolina | $44,420 | $72,810 | $117,000 |
| South Dakota | $60,000 | $87,450 | $113,480 |
| Tennessee | $32,950 | $69,180 | $104,840 |
| Texas | $37,530 | $94,040 | $159,070 |
| Utah | $29,990 | $76,220 | $134,700 |
| Vermont | $58,470 | $94,070 | $192,440 |
| Virginia | $39,790 | $75,570 | $133,770 |
| Washington | $38,340 | $96,390 | $170,000 |
| West Virginia | $32,350 | $79,660 | $150,480 |
| Wisconsin | $41,600 | $91,180 | $157,280 |
| Wyoming | $23,090 | $62,530 | $99,990 |
Even between cities, the salary of a chiropractor can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for chiropractors is Anchorage, AK with an average salary of $147,240.The city with the lowest average salary for chiropractors is Wichita, KS with an average salary of $44,200.
Areas with highest average salaries for chiropractors
Areas with lowest average salaries for chiropractors
The number of chiropractors in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of chiropractors has increased by 6,720. On average, the number of chiropractors has been increasing by 4.8% each year. The salary of chiropractors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of chiropractors has increased by $5,930. On average, the salary of chiropractors has been increasing by 1.8% each year.
Chiropractors are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for chiropractors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
$278,660 per year
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