SOC 29-1011 · May 2025 · United States
Chiropractors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$79,200 /year
The median wage for Chiropractors across the United States is $79,200 per year, measured over 39,630 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $134,990.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Chiropractors
Pay for this occupation varies by 150.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $134,990 and Utah pays $53,900.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $134,990 | 1,370 | |
| 2 | New York | $120,950 | 1,360 | |
| 3 | Maine | $107,300 | 250 | |
| 4 | Washington | $104,070 | 1,130 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $103,500 | 90 | |
| 6 | Arizona | $100,260 | 1,050 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | $91,540 | 1,020 | |
| 8 | Virginia | $88,030 | 900 | |
| 9 | Texas | $87,520 | 2,840 | |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $85,580 | 500 |
States with the most Chiropractors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 3,220 | $84,280 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,840 | $87,520 | |
| 3 | California | 2,760 | $75,470 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 2,190 | $66,650 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,770 | $67,230 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 1,500 | $61,660 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 1,380 | $77,710 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 1,370 | $134,990 | |
| 9 | New York | 1,360 | $120,950 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 1,340 | $74,040 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $130,870 | — |
| 2 | Sheboygan | $120,440 | 30 |
| 3 | Anchorage | $118,080 | 50 |
| 4 | Green Bay | $115,380 | 70 |
| 5 | Hartford | $113,560 | 90 |
| 6 | Seattle | $105,290 | 620 |
| 7 | Raleigh | $104,330 | 210 |
| 8 | Oklahoma City | $103,490 | 190 |
| 9 | Sacramento | $103,090 | 130 |
| 10 | Huntsville | $102,560 | 80 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.