The average salary for a chiropractor in the United States is around $70,340 per year.
Avg Salary
Chiropractors earn an average yearly salary of $70,340.
Wages typically start from $35,290 and go up to $140,202.
23% above national average Updated in 2019
Chiropractor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level chiropractor earnings begin at:
$67.40 per hour
$140,202 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level chiropractor earnings begin at:
$48.62 per hour
$101,125 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level chiropractor earnings begin at:
$33.82 per hour
$70,340 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level chiropractor earnings begin at:
$23.52 per hour
$48,927 per year
10th percentile
Starting level chiropractor earnings begin at:
$16.97 per hour
$35,290 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Chiropractor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $99,070 |
| Alaska | $91,940 |
| Illinois | $90,620 |
| Massachusetts | $84,630 |
| Maine | $84,170 |
| Texas | $83,730 |
| Rhode Island | $83,240 |
| Minnesota | $82,030 |
| Hawaii | $81,990 |
| Florida | $80,560 |
| Indiana | $79,890 |
| Mississippi | $79,440 |
| New York | $78,960 |
| North Carolina | $78,300 |
| Nevada | $77,380 |
| Tennessee | $77,360 |
| Ohio | $77,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,450 |
| Delaware | $75,380 |
| South Dakota | $71,770 |
| Wisconsin | $70,980 |
| South Carolina | $69,640 |
| Maryland | $69,320 |
| Arizona | $68,670 |
| Idaho | $68,530 |
| Alabama | $68,470 |
| New Hampshire | $67,970 |
| New Mexico | $67,030 |
| West Virginia | $66,880 |
| Iowa | $66,700 |
| Missouri | $66,550 |
| Oregon | $66,510 |
| Louisiana | $65,670 |
| Virginia | $63,560 |
| California | $63,170 |
| Connecticut | $63,060 |
| Washington | $63,010 |
| North Dakota | $61,810 |
| Wyoming | $60,320 |
| Michigan | $59,590 |
| Georgia | $59,310 |
| Kentucky | $59,040 |
| Oklahoma | $58,530 |
| Colorado | $56,410 |
| Montana | $56,090 |
| Kansas | $54,370 |
| Nebraska | $51,220 |
| Vermont | $50,710 |
| Utah | $46,610 |
| Puerto Rico | $37,840 |
| Arkansas | $34,510 |
How do chiropractor salaries compare to similar careers?
Chiropractors earn 24% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than orthodontists but more than art therapists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Orthodontist salary | $231K |
| Dentist salary | $156K |
| Podiatrist salary | $126K |
| Veterinarian salary | $95K |
| Chiropractor salary | $70K |
| Coroner salary | $69K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $50K |
| Massage therapist salary | $46K |
| Art therapist salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)