How much does a chiropractor make in Chicago?
$72,440a year
Median yearly pay for chiropractors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $34.83 an hour or $6,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.83
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 143 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,720Median: $72,440Highest 10%: $138,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 25th | $44,820 | $21.55 | |
| Median | $72,440 | $34.83 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 90th | $138,300 | $66.49 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for chiropractors.
| Rockford, IL | $74,190 |
| Peoria, IL | $70,460 |
| St. Louis, MO | $67,180 |
| Davenport, IA | $64,580 |
| Springfield, IL | $56,580 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chiropractor make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $34.83 ($72,440 a year).
Do chiropractors make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $72,440 against $79,200 nationally, 9% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $66,650, so Chicago pays 9% more.
Where does Chicago rank for chiropractor pay?
143 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a chiropractor make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,300 or more.
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.