How much does a chiropractor make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $38.08 an hour or $6,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.08
- Average (mean)
- $90,520
- Jobs
- 39,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,460 | $20.89 | |
| 25th | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| Median | $79,200 | $38.08 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.50 | |
| 90th | $146,100 | $70.23 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Jersey | $135,000 |
| New York | $121,000 |
| Maine | $107,300 |
| Washington | $104,100 |
| Alaska | $103,500 |
| Arizona | $100,300 |
| North Carolina | $91,540 |
| Virginia | $88,030 |
| Texas | $87,520 |
| Oklahoma | $85,580 |
| Maryland | $85,330 |
| Florida | $84,280 |
| Tennessee | $83,990 |
| West Virginia | $83,160 |
| Wisconsin | $83,020 |
| Rhode Island | $81,840 |
| Kentucky | $81,740 |
| Oregon | $81,540 |
| Alabama | $80,990 |
| Idaho | $80,770 |
| Louisiana | $80,280 |
| Connecticut | $79,560 |
| Minnesota | $79,510 |
| South Carolina | $79,310 |
| Mississippi | $78,450 |
| North Dakota | $77,990 |
| Indiana | $77,790 |
| Ohio | $77,710 |
| Arkansas | $76,290 |
| South Dakota | $76,210 |
| Montana | $76,120 |
| Massachusetts | $75,940 |
| California | $75,470 |
| Iowa | $75,050 |
| New Mexico | $75,040 |
| Nevada | $74,190 |
| Colorado | $74,040 |
| Hawaii | $72,800 |
| Michigan | $71,220 |
| New Hampshire | $69,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,230 |
| Illinois | $66,650 |
| Nebraska | $66,050 |
| Missouri | $65,090 |
| Wyoming | $62,640 |
| Georgia | $61,660 |
| Kansas | $57,600 |
| Utah | $53,900 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $130,900 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $120,400 |
| Anchorage, AK | $118,100 |
| Green Bay, WI | $115,400 |
| Hartford, CT | $113,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $105,300 |
| Raleigh, NC | $104,300 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $103,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $103,100 |
| Huntsville, AL | $102,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $102,100 |
| Appleton, WI | $101,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $100,900 |
| Asheville, NC | $100,900 |
| Toledo, OH | $100,500 |
In other countries
Chiropractor belongs to the international group "Health professionals not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Dentist$171,000
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon$352,200
- Orthodontist$289,100
- Prosthodontist$311,200
- Dentist$225,000
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$76,400
- Optometrist$136,600
- Pharmacist$140,900
- Physician Assistant$135,900
- Podiatrist$160,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chiropractor make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $38.08 ($79,200 a year).
How much does a chiropractor make a month?
About $6,600 a month before tax, based on a median of $79,200 a year.
How much does a chiropractor make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,460 or less a year ($20.89 an hour); the top 10% make $146,100 or more.
Which state pays chiropractors the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $135,000 a year, followed by New York ($121,000) and Maine ($107,300).
Which city pays chiropractors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $130,900 a year.
How many chiropractors are there in the United States?
About 39,630 people work as chiropractors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.