Chiropractors
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.
Median pay: $79,200/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +9.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 2,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
• Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.
• Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
• Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
• Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
• Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
• Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
• Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters.
What's the median pay for Chiropractors?
The median pay for Chiropractors is $79,200 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Chiropractors?
Employment for Chiropractors is projected to change +9.5% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Chiropractors?
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Chiropractors?
About 2,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.