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Job outlook for chiropractors in the United States
Chiropractor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected chiropractor job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 5,500 new jobs for chiropractors are projected over the next decade.
Chiropractor salaries have increased 5% for chiropractors in the last 5 years.
There are over 31,013 chiropractors currently employed in the United States.
There are 17,584 active chiropractor job openings in the US.
The average chiropractor salary is $53,608.
Are chiropractor jobs in demand?
Yes, chiropractor jobs are in demand. Chiropractor demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Chiropractor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of chiropractor jobs and the average chiropractor salary over time.
Chiropractor jobs over time
Chiropractor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,013 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 30,104 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 30,320 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 30,086 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 29,125 | 0.01% |
Average chiropractor salary over time
Chiropractor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $53,608 | $25.77 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | $53,320 | $25.63 | --1.5% |
| 2024 | $54,131 | $26.02 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $52,031 | $25.01 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $51,182 | $24.61 | +4.8% |
Chiropractor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of chiropractor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where chiropractors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for chiropractors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 111 | 1% |
| 2 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 65 | 1% |
| 3 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 36 | 1% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 36 | 1% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 32 | 1% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 25 | 1% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 10 | 1% |
| 8 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 10 | 1% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 6 | 1% |
| 10 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 92 | 0% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 42 | 0% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 36 | 0% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 36 | 0% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 27 | 0% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 21 | 0% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 20 | 0% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 14 | 0% |
| 18 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 8 | 0% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 5 | 0% |
| 20 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 2 | 0% |
Most common cities for chiropractors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Euless | 2 | 4% | $60,355 |
| 2 | Boynton Beach | 2 | 3% | $62,007 |
| 3 | Mansfield | 2 | 3% | $60,390 |
| 4 | Richardson | 2 | 2% | $60,335 |
| 5 | Alpharetta | 1 | 2% | $51,901 |
| 6 | Altamonte Springs | 1 | 2% | $62,096 |
| 7 | Houston | 15 | 1% | $60,641 |
| 8 | Fort Worth | 5 | 1% | $60,366 |
| 9 | Denton | 2 | 1% | $60,312 |
| 10 | Mesquite | 2 | 1% | $60,356 |
| 11 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $62,096 |
| 12 | Plano | 2 | 1% | $60,329 |
| 13 | Abilene | 1 | 1% | $60,458 |
| 14 | Amarillo | 1 | 1% | $60,126 |
| 15 | Dallas | 3 | 0% | $60,357 |
| 16 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $64,653 |
| 17 | Fresno | 2 | 0% | $48,865 |
| 18 | Mesa | 2 | 0% | $62,542 |
| 19 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $48,923 |
| 20 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $48,926 |