How much does a chiropractor make in Portland?
$83,470a year
Median yearly pay for chiropractors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $40.13 an hour or $6,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.13
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,800Median: $83,470Highest 10%: $154,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| 25th | $75,310 | $36.21 | |
| Median | $83,470 | $40.13 | |
| 75th | $108,000 | $51.92 | |
| 90th | $154,100 | $74.07 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for chiropractors.
| Salem, OR | $99,360 |
| Bend, OR | $81,790 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chiropractor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $40.13 ($83,470 a year).
Do chiropractors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $83,470 against $79,200 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $81,540, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for chiropractor pay?
61 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a chiropractor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,100 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.