How to hire a chiropractor

How to hire a chiropractor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step chiropractor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a chiropractor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new chiropractor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the chiropractor you need to hire. Certain chiropractor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A chiropractor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, chiropractors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of chiropractors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Chiropractor	Description	Hourly rate
   Chiropractor	Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments and manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, such as back and neck pain.	$16-39

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Medical Histories
   • Spine
   • Manual Adjustments
   • Musculoskeletal System
   • Patient Care
   • Rehabilitation
   • Physical Examinations
   • Activator
   • MRI
   • Private Practice
   • Ultrasound
   • Patient Treatment
   • Scheduling Appointments

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage AR and EOB's from insurance companies.
   • Perform cervical whiplash protocols to manage pain and increase function.
   • Set patients up for MRI's.
   • Treat patients with chiropractic, physical therapy, exercise, and acupuncture
   • Used techniques including diversify, activator, drop piece, Graston and acupuncture.
   • Treat patients in all aspects of chiropractic care as well as acupuncture care.

   More chiropractor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your chiropractor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A chiropractor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, chiropractors' average salary in kentucky is 55% less than in vermont.
   • Seniority. Entry-level chiropractors earn 59% less than senior-level chiropractors.
   • Certifications. A chiropractor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a chiropractor's salary.

   Average chiropractor salary

   $53,608yearly

   $25.77 hourly rate

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   Entry-level chiropractor salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average chiropractor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$68,131	$33
   2	Oklahoma	$67,725	$33
   3	Maryland	$64,616	$31
   4	Washington	$63,524	$31
   5	Arizona	$62,563	$30
   6	Florida	$62,096	$30
   7	Alabama	$61,469	$30
   8	Texas	$60,702	$29
   9	Ohio	$59,803	$29
   10	Indiana	$58,743	$28
   11	Virginia	$57,577	$28
   12	Pennsylvania	$56,553	$27
   13	North Carolina	$55,633	$27
   14	Oregon	$55,551	$27
   15	Nevada	$55,534	$27
   16	Georgia	$52,016	$25
   17	Colorado	$51,880	$25
   18	California	$48,953	$24
   19	Illinois	$47,511	$23
   20	Arkansas	$45,539	$22

   Average chiropractor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Hess	$114,648	$55.12	1
   2	Gottlieb	$82,975	$39.89
   3	Hartford HealthCare Medical Group	$79,858	$38.39	1
   4	Health Alliance	$77,136	$37.08	36
   5	Carteret Health Care	$74,598	$35.86	1
   6	Physicians Group Management	$68,513	$32.94
   7	Private Practice	$63,578	$30.57	7
   8	The Joint Chiropractic	$63,185	$30.38	700
   9	IMS Primary Care	$62,325	$29.96
   10	Back to the Bible	$61,282	$29.46
   11	Mulhall's	$61,165	$29.41
   12	Wellness Company	$60,297	$28.99	2
   13	Chiro One	$60,140	$28.91	17
   14	Chiropractic First	$59,832	$28.77
   15	Airrosti	$59,172	$28.45	12
   16	Joint Venture Silicon Valley	$58,935	$28.33
   17	ALLEGANY	$58,591	$28.17
   18	Activehealth Management	$58,259	$28.01
   19	Allied Medical Group	$58,231	$28.00
   20	County Line Incorporated	$58,118	$27.94

4. Writing a chiropractor job description

   A good chiropractor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a chiropractor job description:

   Chiropractor job description example

   We're looking for licensed chiropractors with strong interpersonal and communication skills. To be considered you must:
   
   Have a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree (or be in the process of obtaining your Doctor of Chiropractic degree)
   Be passionate about patient care Have exceptional palpation skills with above-average hand/grip strength Have a genuine affinity for soft tissue work (experience in ART, MFR, or similar techniques is preferred) 2+ years of experience as a full-time Chiropractor is preferred but not required. Salary and Benefits: $60,000-$100,000 (FIRST YEAR) Health insurance (medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness) Health Savings Account with HD Plan 401(k) with employer contribution Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays So much more! As an Airrosti Provider, you'll be responsible for the evaluation, ongoing assessment, treatment, and management of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions through the use of an evidence based approach. You'll have responsibility for the daily management of your practice environment and supervision of designated support staff. In addition to providing manual therapy, you'll be responsible for the instruction of all therapeutic exercise protocols, application of modalities and functional taping within the Airrosti treatment model. We hire and train the best of the best. Our Airrosti Providers are well-trained, well-accompanied and well-supported from beginning to end. Our providers receive six weeks of in-depth paid training at our Support Center in San Antonio prior to practicing at Airrosti, as well as extensive ongoing training, support, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. As an Airrosti Provider, you'll have the best of both worlds. You'll have the opportunity to be independent. You'll manage your own practice, and your efforts will be rewarded for the work you put in. However, unlike traditional practice ownership, you will not be alone. In fact, you'll have an entire support system fully dedicated to your success. Not only do we strive to provide the best compensation and benefits package in the industry, but we are fully committed to your growth and future success. We support your growth through consistent ongoing training and professional development courses. Several leadership and career development opportunities exist for motivated Providers. Please visit www.airrosti.com/careers to view all current openings. Company DescriptionAirrosti is a healthcare group committed to resolving pain and fixing functional injuries through exceptional, outcome-based musculoskeletal care both in-clinic and virtually through Airrosti Remote Recovery (ARR). Pain can affect a patient's ability to sleep, exercise, work productively and participate in the activities they love. Our goal is to give each patient their life back by resolving their case as completely and quickly as possible.
   
   Each patient receives a full hour of one-on-one care during their visit to Airrosti. This ensures that our Providers have the time to assess and diagnose the injury, provide focused manual therapy treatment to address the source of the pain, and design customized active care and home exercises to ensure long-lasting pain resolution. By addressing pain at the source, our Providers can resolve most injuries in an average of 3-4 visits (based on patient-reported outcomes).
   
   Airrosti is headquartered in San Antonio, TX, and has clinic locations across OH, TX, VA, DC, and WA. In addition, Airrosti serves patients via telehealth (ARR) in 50 states. We train each Provider and Support Team member in a collaborative, hands-on environment designed to maximize their ability to positively impact patients' lives. Airrosti has been voted one of the best places to work in Texas year after year over the past decade by multiple outlets.
   
   Airrosti Benefits:
   
   • Medical, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Life insurance options
   • Monthly HSA contributions by Airrosti on qualified health plans
   • Airrosti paid Life, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance
   • Wellness rewards
   • Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness insurance
   • Employee Assistance Program
   • 401k Plans with an employer match & vesting schedule
   • Paid maternity & parental leave
   • Flexible paid time off, company holidays, floating holidays & time off to vote
   • And so much more!

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find chiropractors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your chiropractor job on Zippia to find and attract quality chiropractor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with chiropractor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new chiropractor

   Once you've decided on a perfect chiropractor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new chiropractor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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