SOC 29-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chiropractors — Maine
Maine · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chiropractors in Maine is $107,300 per year, well above the national median of $79,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chiropractors in Maine is $107,300 per year, well above the national median of $79,200. The gap of 35.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $51,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $168,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,410 to $123,980.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Maine ranks 3rd by median wage. Portland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $99,210. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 62nd of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,740 | −34.7% |
| 25th | $76,410 | −3.5% |
| Median (50th) | $107,300 | +35.5% |
| 75th | $123,980 | +56.5% |
| 90th | $168,200 | +112.4% |
| Mean | $108,320 | +36.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maine
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $99,210 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $107,300 goes as far as $110,505 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 39.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$107,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,505US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $107,300 a year, 35.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,740 to $168,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $99,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chiropractors in Maine?
The median annual wage is $107,300, or $51.59 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,200, so pay in Maine is 35.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maine earns more than $168,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,740 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $99,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Maine. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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