Chiropractic doctor demographics and statistics in the US
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Chiropractic doctor demographics by:
Chiropractic doctor gender statistics
31.6% of chiropractic doctors are women and 68.4% of chiropractic doctors are men.
- Male, 68.4%
- Female, 31.6%
Chiropractic doctor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.4% |
| Female | 31.6% |
Chiropractic doctor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,611
Female income
$53,615
Chiropractic doctor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chiropractic doctor positions over time. Currently, 31.6% of chiropractic doctors are female.
Chiropractic doctor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.09% | 28.91% |
| 2011 | 77.03% | 22.97% |
| 2012 | 68.12% | 31.88% |
| 2013 | 70.58% | 29.42% |
| 2014 | 64.76% | 35.24% |
| 2015 | 70.50% | 29.50% |
| 2016 | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| 2017 | 69.48% | 30.52% |
| 2018 | 70.41% | 29.59% |
| 2019 | 70.59% | 29.41% |
| 2020 | 67.67% | 32.33% |
| 2021 | 68.40% | 31.60% |
Chiropractic doctor related jobs gender ratio
We compared chiropractic doctors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Chiropractic Doctor | 68% | 32% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Chiropractic doctor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chiropractic doctors is White, which makes up 80.1% of all chiropractic doctors. Comparatively, 7.1% of chiropractic doctors are Asian and 6.3% of chiropractic doctors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 80.1%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Chiropractic doctor race
| Chiropractic doctor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 80.1% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Chiropractic doctor race and ethnicity over time
See how chiropractic doctor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chiropractic doctor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.03% | 1.99% | 5.67% | 4.95% |
| 2011 | 84.38% | 1.58% | 7.03% | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 80.58% | 2.24% | 9.44% | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 83.19% | 1.69% | 6.62% | 5.56% |
| 2014 | 83.97% | 1.23% | 7.20% | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 83.58% | 1.60% | 7.03% | 5.01% |
| 2016 | 85.23% | 1.70% | 5.12% | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 83.59% | 1.02% | 7.97% | 5.47% |
| 2018 | 85.94% | 1.58% | 5.78% | 5.52% |
| 2019 | 84.40% | 1.41% | 6.66% | 5.73% |
| 2020 | 80.36% | 1.41% | 7.77% | 6.74% |
| 2021 | 80.07% | 2.21% | 7.08% | 6.28% |
Chiropractic doctor wage gap by race
According to our data, white chiropractic doctors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown chiropractic doctors have the lowest average salary at $54,336.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,336 |
| White | $55,249 |
| Black or African American | $54,486 |
| Asian | $54,591 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,399 |
Chiropractic doctor age breakdown
The average age of chiropractic doctors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the chiropractic doctor population.
Chiropractic doctor age breakdown
| Chiropractic Doctor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Chiropractic doctor educational attainment
The most common degree for chiropractic doctors is doctoral degree, with 52% of chiropractic doctors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 37% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Doctorate, 52%
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 6%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Chiropractic doctors by degree level
| Chiropractic doctor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Chiropractic doctor employment statistics
Most chiropractic doctors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where chiropractic doctors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chiropractic doctors work.
Chiropractic doctor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Chiropractic doctor jobs by company type
Employees with the chiropractic doctor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chiropractic doctors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Chiropractic doctor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 5% |
Chiropractic doctor jobs by industry
The most common industries for chiropractic doctors are health care, professional and education.
Chiropractic doctor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 42% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chiropractic doctor turnover and employment statistics
Chiropractic doctor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chiropractic doctors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chiropractic doctor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chiropractic doctor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 1.19% |
| 2015 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 1.36% |
Average chiropractic doctor tenure
The average chiropractic doctor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 526 chiropractic doctors resumes in Zippia's database.
Chiropractic doctor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Chiropractic doctor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chiropractic doctors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic Doctor | 9.46% | - |
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 64,109 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar chiropractic doctor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 64,109 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by chiropractic doctors
The most common foreign language among chiropractic doctors is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dutch at 9.1% and Khmer is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- Dutch, 9.1%
- Khmer, 4.5%
- Zulu, 4.5%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- Other, 41.0%
Chiropractic doctor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| Dutch | 9.1% |
| Khmer | 4.5% |
| Zulu | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| Other | 41.0% |
