How Much Does a Chiropractor Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$79,200
Chiropractors in the U.S. earn a median of $79,200 a year, or $38.08 an hour. Half of chiropractors earn more than $79,200 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $146,080.
Pay percentiles for chiropractors
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20.90 | $43,460 |
| 25th | $28.88 | $60,070 |
| 50th (median) | $38.08 | $79,200 |
| 75th | $50.51 | $105,050 |
| 90th | $70.23 | $146,080 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Chiropractors (SOC 29-1011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for chiropractors
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $134,990 | $64.90 | +70% |
| New York | $120,950 | $58.15 | +53% |
| Maine | $107,300 | $51.59 | +35% |
| Washington | $104,070 | $50.03 | +31% |
| Alaska | $103,500 | $49.76 | +31% |
| Arizona | $100,260 | $48.20 | +27% |
| North Carolina | $91,540 | $44.01 | +16% |
| Virginia | $88,030 | $42.32 | +11% |
| Texas | $87,520 | $42.08 | +11% |
| Oklahoma | $85,580 | $41.15 | +8% |
| United States | $79,200 | $38.08 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many chiropractors are there?
BLS counts about 39,630 chiropractors employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in Florida (3,220), Texas (2,840) and California (2,760).
The mean (average) annual wage is $90,520, higher than the median of $79,200.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,600
- Biweekly
- $3,046
- Weekly
- $1,523
- Daily (8 hours)
- $305
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do chiropractors make an hour?
The median hourly wage for chiropractors is $38.08. The middle 50% earn between $28.88 and $50.51 an hour.
Which state pays chiropractors the most?
New Jersey has the highest median wage for chiropractors at $134,990, +70% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for chiropractors?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of chiropractors earn less than $43,460 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.