Chiropractic physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Chiropractic physician demographics by:
Chiropractic physician gender statistics
29.5% of chiropractic physicians are women and 70.5% of chiropractic physicians are men.
- Male, 70.5%
- Female, 29.5%
Chiropractic physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.5% |
| Female | 29.5% |
Chiropractic physician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$147,487
Female income
$142,982
Chiropractic physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chiropractic physician positions over time. Currently, 29.5% of chiropractic physicians are female.
Chiropractic physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.11% | 26.89% |
| 2011 | 78.75% | 21.25% |
| 2012 | 70.25% | 29.75% |
| 2013 | 72.62% | 27.38% |
| 2014 | 67.01% | 32.99% |
| 2015 | 72.54% | 27.46% |
| 2016 | 73.51% | 26.49% |
| 2017 | 71.57% | 28.43% |
| 2018 | 72.45% | 27.55% |
| 2019 | 72.63% | 27.37% |
| 2020 | 69.82% | 30.18% |
| 2021 | 70.53% | 29.47% |
Chiropractic physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared chiropractic physicians 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 Physician | 71% | 29% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Chiropractic physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chiropractic physicians is White, which makes up 79.8% of all chiropractic physicians. Comparatively, 7.2% of chiropractic physicians are Asian and 6.4% of chiropractic physicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 79.8%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Chiropractic physician race
| Chiropractic physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.8% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Chiropractic physician race and ethnicity over time
See how chiropractic physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chiropractic physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.80% | 2.00% | 5.79% | 5.05% |
| 2011 | 84.14% | 1.59% | 7.16% | 5.11% |
| 2012 | 80.35% | 2.24% | 9.56% | 6.05% |
| 2013 | 82.95% | 1.69% | 6.75% | 5.65% |
| 2014 | 83.74% | 1.24% | 7.32% | 6.11% |
| 2015 | 83.35% | 1.60% | 7.16% | 5.10% |
| 2016 | 84.99% | 1.71% | 5.25% | 6.10% |
| 2017 | 83.36% | 1.02% | 8.09% | 5.56% |
| 2018 | 85.71% | 1.59% | 5.90% | 5.62% |
| 2019 | 84.16% | 1.42% | 6.79% | 5.82% |
| 2020 | 80.12% | 1.42% | 7.90% | 6.83% |
| 2021 | 79.84% | 2.22% | 7.20% | 6.38% |
Chiropractic physician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $146,238 |
| White | $150,401 |
| Black or African American | $146,920 |
| Asian | $147,395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $146,521 |
Chiropractic physician age breakdown
The average age of chiropractic physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the chiropractic physician population.
Chiropractic physician age breakdown
| Chiropractic Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Chiropractic physician educational attainment
The most common degree for chiropractic physicians is doctoral degree, with 55% of chiropractic physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Doctorate, 55%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 5%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Chiropractic physicians by degree level
| Chiropractic physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Chiropractic physician employment statistics
Most chiropractic physicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where chiropractic physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chiropractic physicians work.
Chiropractic physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Chiropractic physician jobs by company type
Employees with the chiropractic physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chiropractic physicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Chiropractic physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 8% |
Chiropractic physician jobs by industry
The most common industries for chiropractic physicians are health care, professional and government.
Chiropractic physician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 48% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chiropractic physician turnover and employment statistics
Chiropractic physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chiropractic physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chiropractic physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chiropractic physician 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 physician tenure
The average chiropractic physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,075 chiropractic physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Chiropractic physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Chiropractic physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chiropractic physicians 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 Physician | 9.46% | - |
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Internist | 13.05% | 31,659 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar chiropractic physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Internist | 13.05% | 31,659 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by chiropractic physicians
The most common foreign language among chiropractic physicians is Spanish at 58.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 11.8% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 58.8%
- Italian, 11.8%
- Swedish, 5.9%
- Zulu, 2.9%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- Other, 17.7%
Chiropractic physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.8% |
| Italian | 11.8% |
| Swedish | 5.9% |
| Zulu | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Other | 17.7% |
