How much does a chiropractor make in California?
$75,470a year
Median yearly pay for chiropractors in California. That is $36.28 an hour or $6,289 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.28
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,990Median: $75,470Highest 10%: $179,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $61,560 | $29.60 | |
| Median | $75,470 | $36.28 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.92 | |
| 90th | $179,200 | $86.17 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $103,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,990 |
| Stockton, CA | $93,530 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $83,440 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,560 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,930 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,860 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $74,340 |
| Modesto, CA | $73,640 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chiropractors.
| 30. South Dakota | $76,210 |
| 31. Montana | $76,120 |
| 32. Massachusetts | $75,940 |
| 33. California | $75,470 |
| 34. Iowa | $75,050 |
| 35. New Mexico | $75,040 |
| 36. Nevada | $74,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chiropractor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.28 ($75,470 a year).
Do chiropractors make more in California than the national average?
No: $75,470 against $79,200 nationally, 5% less.
Where does California rank for chiropractor pay?
California ranks 33 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays chiropractors the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $103,100 a year.
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.