Chiropractors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for chiropractorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Jersey$126,020
- New York$124,630
- Alaska$120,280
- Oklahoma$115,550
- Maine$108,320
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $126,020 | $134,990 | $61 | +39.2% | 1,370 |
| 2 | New York | $124,630 | $120,950 | $60 | +37.7% | 1,360 |
| 3 | Alaska | $120,280 | $103,500 | $58 | +32.9% | 90 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $115,550 | $85,580 | $56 | +27.7% | 500 |
| 5 | Maine | $108,320 | $107,300 | $52 | +19.7% | 250 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $106,140 | $91,540 | $51 | +17.3% | 1,020 |
| 7 | Washington | $102,930 | $104,070 | $49 | +13.7% | 1,130 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $101,880 | $83,020 | $49 | +12.5% | 1,210 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $101,430 | $81,840 | $49 | +12.1% | 170 |
| 10 | California | $101,190 | $75,470 | $49 | +11.8% | 2,760 |
| 11 | Oregon | $98,660 | $81,540 | $47 | +9% | 610 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $98,370 | $83,160 | $47 | +8.7% | 60 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $97,160 | $80,280 | $47 | +7.3% | 370 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $96,610 | $79,510 | $46 | +6.7% | 1,160 |
| 15 | Texas | $96,420 | $87,520 | $46 | +6.5% | 2,840 |
| 16 | Mississippi | $94,280 | $78,450 | $45 | +4.2% | 130 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $93,800 | $75,940 | $45 | +3.6% | 780 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $92,250 | $69,990 | $44 | +1.9% | 130 |
| 19 | Arizona | $92,100 | $100,260 | $44 | +1.7% | 1,050 |
| 20 | Florida | $91,920 | $84,280 | $44 | +1.5% | 3,220 |
| 21 | Alabama | $91,340 | $80,990 | $44 | +0.9% | 430 |
| 22 | Virginia | $89,310 | $88,030 | $43 | -1.3% | 900 |
| 23 | Maryland | $88,690 | $85,330 | $43 | -2% | 390 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $87,960 | $83,990 | $42 | -2.8% | 500 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $87,310 | $79,310 | $42 | -3.5% | 680 |
| 26 | Missouri | $86,830 | $65,090 | $42 | -4.1% | 660 |
| 27 | Ohio | $86,340 | $77,710 | $42 | -4.6% | 1,380 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $85,900 | $79,560 | $41 | -5.1% | 240 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $85,450 | $81,740 | $41 | -5.6% | 470 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $85,010 | $66,050 | $41 | -6.1% | 500 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $84,230 | $76,210 | $41 | -6.9% | 260 |
| 32 | Indiana | $83,540 | $77,790 | $40 | -7.7% | 780 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $83,320 | $72,800 | $40 | -8% | 220 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $81,020 | $77,990 | $39 | -10.5% | 360 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $80,610 | $75,040 | $39 | -10.9% | 140 |
| 36 | Idaho | $79,850 | $80,770 | $38 | -11.8% | 220 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $79,840 | $62,640 | $38 | -11.8% | 110 |
| 38 | Michigan | $78,200 | $71,220 | $38 | -13.6% | 1,270 |
| 39 | Illinois | $77,220 | $66,650 | $37 | -14.7% | 2,190 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $76,900 | $76,290 | $37 | -15% | 320 |
| 41 | Montana | $76,560 | $76,120 | $37 | -15.4% | 240 |
| 42 | Nevada | $75,370 | $74,190 | $36 | -16.7% | 240 |
| 43 | Pennsylvania | $73,180 | $67,230 | $35 | -19.2% | 1,770 |
| 44 | Iowa | $72,750 | $75,050 | $35 | -19.6% | 970 |
| 45 | Colorado | $69,390 | $74,040 | $33 | -23.3% | 1,340 |
| 46 | Kansas | $66,520 | $57,600 | $32 | -26.5% | 570 |
| 47 | Georgia | $64,700 | $61,660 | $31 | -28.5% | 1,500 |
| 48 | Utah | $62,900 | $53,900 | $30 | -30.5% | 490 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 239 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $130,870 | $132,720 | — |
| 2 | Sheboygan, WI | $120,440 | $112,790 | 30 |
| 3 | Anchorage, AK | $118,080 | $121,090 | 50 |
| 4 | Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $116,420 | $107,500 | 70 |
| 5 | Green Bay, WI | $115,380 | $105,840 | 70 |
| 6 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $113,560 | $100,220 | 90 |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,290 | $107,250 | 620 |
| 8 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $104,330 | $128,890 | 210 |
| 9 | Oklahoma City, OK | $103,490 | $162,110 | 190 |
| 10 | Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $103,270 | $96,380 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing chiropractorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $120,550 | $120,550 | 40 |
| 2 | Offices of Physicians | $119,670 | $117,550 | — |
| 3 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $118,060 | $121,810 | 130 |
| 4 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $118,000 | $121,730 | 100 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $115,550 | $115,490 | 40 |
| 6 | Hospitals | $107,550 | $113,480 | 180 |
| 7 | Outpatient Care Centers | $104,810 | $117,520 | 520 |
| 8 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $104,170 | $113,270 | 160 |
| 9 | Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | $104,000 | $102,590 | — |
| 10 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $102,120 | $103,280 | 200 |
| 11 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $102,120 | $103,280 | 200 |
| 12 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $102,120 | $103,280 | 200 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Education level
Full-time vs part-time
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Top Skills
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do chiropractors make in the U.S.?
The median chiropractors salary in the United States is $79,200 per year (mean $90,520), and about 80% earn between $43,460 and $146,080.
How much do chiropractors make per hour?
Roughly $44 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $90,520 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays chiropractors the most?
New Jersey has the highest average pay for chiropractors at $126,020 per year (median $134,990).
What is the job outlook for chiropractors?
Employment is projected to change +9.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 2,800 openings per year.
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