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Chiropractic doctor salary

Average chiropractic doctor salary

$55,312

$26.59 hourly rate

Entry-level chiropractic doctor salary
$34,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Chiropractic Doctor Salary Overview

The salary for chiropractic doctors varies based on several factors, including geographical location, years of experience, and the specific healthcare settings in which they work. On average, chiropractic doctors earn around $55,312 annually. However, this figure can change significantly depending on the state and city of employment.

Salary by State

States like California and Florida often report higher average salaries due to a greater demand for chiropractic services and a larger patient base. For instance, practitioners in metropolitan areas typically earn more than those in rural settings.

Highest Paying Cities

In cities such as New York and Los Angeles, chiropractic doctors can command impressive salaries that exceed the national average. Additionally, opportunities in specialized practices, such as sports chiropractic or rehabilitation, may offer enhanced earning potential.

Industry Insights

Chiropractors primarily find employment in private practices, but those working in multidisciplinary health facilities or hospitals may experience different salary structures. Understanding these dynamics can help you navigate your career path successfully.

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Average chiropractic doctor salary by state

The average chiropractic doctor salary in Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average chiropractic doctor salary states are California, Idaho, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for chiropractic doctors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Florida$66,881$32.15
2Texas$67,204$32.31
3Massachusetts$84,827$40.78
4New Jersey$72,024$34.63
5Oklahoma$68,396$32.88
6Arizona$62,595$30.09
7Vermont$81,217$39.05
8Ohio$60,229$28.96
9Maryland$66,045$31.75
10New York$70,439$33.86
11Minnesota$60,977$29.32
12Mississippi$66,273$31.86
13Washington$65,055$31.28
14Alabama$61,623$29.63
15Pennsylvania$57,880$27.83
16Nebraska$62,740$30.16
17North Carolina$56,055$26.95
18Maine$61,978$29.80
19Indiana$58,326$28.04
20Delaware$58,034$27.90
21South Carolina$54,422$26.16
22Virginia$58,374$28.06
23Louisiana$54,578$26.24
24Rhode Island$58,509$28.13
25Wisconsin$56,921$27.37
26Wyoming$58,982$28.36
27Nevada$56,055$26.95
28Georgia$52,098$25.05
29New Hampshire$54,798$26.35
30Utah$50,428$24.24
31Connecticut$56,455$27.14
32Colorado$49,818$23.95
33Illinois$49,662$23.88
34Iowa$53,004$25.48
35West Virginia$53,538$25.74
36Oregon$55,275$26.57
37District of Columbia$57,274$27.54
38Kansas$48,797$23.46
39New Mexico$48,449$23.29
40Idaho$46,227$22.22
41Alaska$53,718$25.83
42Hawaii$52,092$25.04
43California$47,979$23.07
44Michigan$49,449$23.77
45South Dakota$50,246$24.16
46Arkansas$45,227$21.74
47Missouri$44,024$21.17
48North Dakota$48,063$23.11
49Montana$48,234$23.19
50Tennessee$39,254$18.87
51Kentucky$36,966$17.77

Highest paying cities for chiropractic doctors

The highest-paying cities for chiropractic doctors are Vancouver, WA, Jupiter, FL, and Dallas, TX.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Vancouver, WA$67,300$32.36
2Jupiter, FL$67,110$32.26
3Dallas, TX$66,821$32.13
4Phoenix, AZ$62,634$30.11
5Birmingham, AL$61,527$29.58
6Minneapolis, MN$60,977$29.32
7Indianapolis, IN$58,367$28.06
8Green Bay, WI$57,448$27.62
9Las Vegas, NV$56,114$26.98
10Portland, OR$54,692$26.29
11Canton, GA$52,014$25.01
12Champaign, IL$49,794$23.94
13Burton, MI$49,434$23.77
14Overland Park, KS$48,881$23.50
15San Francisco, CA$48,352$23.25
16Murfreesboro, TN$39,297$18.89

Chiropractic doctor salary details

A chiropractic doctor's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $87,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average chiropractic doctor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a chiropractic doctor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$87,000$7,250$42
75th Percentile$70,000$5,833$34
Average$55,312$4,609$27
25th Percentile$43,000$3,583$21
10th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16

Highest paying chiropractic doctor jobs

The highest paying types of chiropractic doctors are doctor, chiropractic care, and chiropractic physician.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Doctor$208,582$17,382$100.2814,571
Chiropractor$53,608$4,467$25.7717,584

Top companies hiring chiropractic doctors now:

  1. Hess jobs (2)
  2. Holzer Health System jobs (1)
  3. Smarsh jobs (2)
  4. The Joint Chiropractic jobs (9)
  5. Path Medical jobs (1)

Which companies pay chiropractic doctors the most?

Chiropractic doctor salaries at Hess and Medulla Llc, Healthcare Management Solutions are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average chiropractic doctor salary at companies like Allina Health and IMS Primary Care are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Hess$125,482$60.33
2Medulla Llc, Healthcare Management Solutions$73,145$35.17
3Allina Health$72,300$34.76
4IMS Primary Care$70,727$34.00
5Joint Venture Silicon Valley$60,579$29.12
6Visionquest$57,305$27.55
7Good Vibrations$57,305$27.55
8Cleveland University-Kansas City$39,104$18.80

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$55,000$54,600$54,200$53,800$53,400$53,000
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Chiropractic Doctor salary by industry

The average chiropractic doctor salary varies across industries:

  • The average chiropractic doctor salary in the technology industry is $73,241, the highest of any industry.
  • The average chiropractic doctor salary in the finance industry is $60,939.
  • Chiropractic doctors in the education industry earn an average salary of $53,766, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for chiropractic doctors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$73,241$35.21
2Health Care$60,939$29.30
3Professional$59,515$28.61
4Finance$57,561$27.67
5Education$53,766$25.85

High paying chiropractic doctor jobs

Chiropractic doctor salary trends

The average chiropractic doctor salary has risen by $3,645 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average chiropractic doctor earned $51,667 annually, but today, they earn $55,312 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for chiropractic doctors over the last decade.

Compare chiropractic doctor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average chiropractic doctor salary over time

Compare chiropractic doctor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Chiropractic doctor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$55,300$26.59+0.5%
2024$55,000$26.45-1.5%
2023$55,900$26.85+3.9%
2022$53,700$25.81+1.6%
2021$52,800$25.39+4.6%

Recently added chiropractic doctor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Heartset WellnessDoctors of ChiropracticHales Corners, WI06/28/2025$62,610
100% ChiropracticDoctor-ChiropractorLaguna Niguel, CA06/22/2025$90,000
Healthsource ChiropracticDoctor of ChiropracticFort Worth, TX06/17/2025$50,000
Greenlee, Hourihan, & Page Chiropractic Inc.Doctor of ChiropracticSan Diego, CA06/10/2025$83,480
Pinnacle Hill ChiropracticDoctor of ChiropracticRochester, NY06/09/2025$50,000
Mountain View Pain CenterDoctor of ChiropracticPhoenix, AZ04/22/2025$80,000
Greenlee, Hourihan, & Page Chiropractic Inc.Doctor of ChiropracticSan Diego, CA03/27/2025$83,480
100% ChiropracticDoctor of Chiropractor/BilingualBrandon, FL03/08/2025$70,000
Greenlee, Hourihan, & Page Chiropractic Inc.Doctor of ChiropracticSan Diego, CA02/19/2025$83,480
Logan UniversityDoctor of ChiropracticChesterfield, MO02/17/2025$14,065

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