How much does a chiropractor make in Washington?
$97,800a year
Median yearly pay for chiropractors in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $47.02 an hour or $8,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.02
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,110Median: $97,800Highest 10%: $161,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| 25th | $56,920 | $27.37 | |
| Median | $97,800 | $47.02 | |
| 75th | $129,200 | $62.11 | |
| 90th | $161,100 | $77.47 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for chiropractors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chiropractor make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $47.02 ($97,800 a year).
Do chiropractors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $97,800 against $79,200 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Washington rank for chiropractor pay?
27 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a chiropractor make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,100 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.