Chiropractors
SOC 29-1011 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Chiropractors is $76,530, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $89,760, and an estimated 41,480 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +8.2% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -8.1% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 9.5% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Chiropractors has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,530 | $76,530 | 41,480 |
| 2022 | $75,380 | $78,483 | 37,740 |
| 2021 | $75,000 | $84,336 | 35,810 |
| 2020 | $70,720 | $83,260 | 34,760 |
Nominal change
+8.2%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-8.1%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+9.5%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
57,200
Projected 2034
62,600
Annual Openings
2,800
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Chiropractors earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $76,530. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $136,190 | +78% | 80 |
| Alaska | $124,190 | +62.3% | 110 |
| Connecticut | $105,480 | +37.8% | 240 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $101,570 | +32.7% | 50 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $100,220 | +31% | 60 |
| Hawaii | $99,070 | +29.5% | 110 |
| Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $96,520 | +26.1% | 40 |
| Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $96,520 | +26.1% | 40 |
| Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $94,140 | +23% | — |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $92,610 | +21% | 30 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$39,960
25th Pct
$57,980
Median
$76,530
75th Pct
$101,930
90th Pct
$142,580
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC LLC | VA | 2 | $156,240 |
| Ability Holdings LLC | OH | 1 | $170,000 |
| Northwest Chiropractic Clinic | WA | 1 | $65,000 |
| Island Health Consulting Inc. | WA | 1 | $88,400 |
| Origin Family Chiropractic LLC | TN | 1 | $60,000 |
| Hosmer Chiropractic Health, LLC | OR | 1 | $96,415 |
| BARUCH MEDICAL PLLC | NY | 1 | $109,200 |
| Perpetual Chiropractic Physicians of Nevada A P C | NV | 1 | $54,142 |
| Incline Village Chiropractic LLC | NV | 1 | $74,400 |
| Rehabilitation Associates, P.A. | DE | 1 | $49,504 |
| Pearson Chiropractic, PLLC | WA | 1 | $70,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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