What Is a Chiropractor's Income?

Chiropractors are health care professionals who care for the spine, muscle and skeletal systems. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted that the field will grow by 14 percent through 2016, resulting in the creation of 7,600 jobs.

Average Salary

In May 2008, chiropractors averaged an annual salary of $81,340.

Salary Range

The lowest-paid 10 percent of chiropractors received an annual salary of about $32,380, while the highest-paid 10 percent earned $159,640 in 2008.

Largest Employers

Some of the largest employers of chiropractors in May 2008 were general hospitals and local government, in which chiropractors averaged an annual salary of $67,780 and $67,620, respectively.

Highest-Paying Employers

In 2008, the highest-paying employers of chiropractors were dentist's offices, physician's offices, colleges and universities, offices of chiropractors and other health practitioners, and outpatient-care centers. Chiropractors working in these environments averaged between $80,530 and $106,050 annually.

Highest-Paying Areas

In May 2008, the states with the highest-paid chiropractors were Alabama, Nevada, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio, where workers received an average income of between $107,150 and $126,950 annually.

References

• Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition: Chiropractors
• Occupational Employment Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wages in May 2008 for Chiropractors