Chiropractors Salary by State
The national median pay for chiropractors is $79,200 a year. By state, it ranges from $53,900 in Utah to $134,990 in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $43,460
- 25th percentile
- $60,070
- Median
- $79,200
- 75th percentile
- $105,050
- Top 10%
- $146,080
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 39,630 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $134,990 | +70% | $78,690 | $154,160 | 1,370 |
| 2 | New York | $120,950 | +53% | $63,240 | $215,640 | 1,360 |
| 3 | Maine | $107,300 | +35% | $51,740 | $168,200 | 250 |
| 4 | Washington | $104,070 | +31% | $62,630 | $137,480 | 1,130 |
| 5 | Alaska | $103,500 | +31% | $88,010 | $161,080 | 90 |
| 6 | Arizona | $100,260 | +27% | $58,470 | $120,130 | 1,050 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $91,540 | +16% | $47,020 | $161,720 | 1,020 |
| 8 | Virginia | $88,030 | +11% | $37,330 | $151,790 | 900 |
| 9 | Texas | $87,520 | +11% | $51,850 | $146,080 | 2,840 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $85,580 | +8% | $44,990 | $262,620 | 500 |
| 11 | Maryland | $85,330 | +8% | $47,940 | $123,000 | 390 |
| 12 | Florida | $84,280 | +6% | $51,990 | $130,410 | 3,220 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $83,990 | +6% | $60,560 | $117,950 | 500 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $83,160 | +5% | $52,350 | $157,050 | 60 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $83,020 | +5% | $57,740 | $166,520 | 1,210 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $81,840 | +3% | $65,400 | $199,990 | 170 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $81,740 | +3% | $36,510 | $118,620 | 470 |
| 18 | Oregon | $81,540 | +3% | $58,250 | $130,910 | 610 |
| 19 | Alabama | $80,990 | +2% | $51,850 | $155,260 | 430 |
| 20 | Idaho | $80,770 | +2% | $58,730 | $91,640 | 220 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $80,280 | +1% | $46,190 | $169,720 | 370 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $79,560 | 0% | $36,800 | $134,840 | 240 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $79,510 | 0% | $46,250 | $172,610 | 1,160 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $79,310 | 0% | $44,930 | $126,460 | 680 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $78,450 | −1% | $47,510 | $198,260 | 130 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $77,990 | −2% | $35,490 | $136,340 | 360 |
| 27 | Indiana | $77,790 | −2% | $43,850 | $119,990 | 780 |
| 28 | Ohio | $77,710 | −2% | $43,460 | $160,670 | 1,380 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $76,290 | −4% | $27,040 | $112,910 | 320 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $76,210 | −4% | $58,770 | $113,180 | 260 |
| 31 | Montana | $76,120 | −4% | $35,610 | $129,440 | 240 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | $75,940 | −4% | $53,520 | $155,580 | 780 |
| 33 | California | $75,470 | −5% | $51,990 | $179,230 | 2,760 |
| 34 | Iowa | $75,050 | −5% | $35,990 | $122,740 | 970 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $75,040 | −5% | $30,980 | $127,460 | 140 |
| 36 | Nevada | $74,190 | −6% | $51,690 | $96,920 | 240 |
| 37 | Colorado | $74,040 | −7% | $32,990 | $101,650 | 1,340 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $72,800 | −8% | $59,800 | $109,060 | 220 |
| 39 | Michigan | $71,220 | −10% | $42,400 | $126,500 | 1,270 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $69,990 | −12% | $26,240 | $218,990 | 130 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $67,230 | −15% | $34,770 | $113,640 | 1,770 |
| 42 | Illinois | $66,650 | −16% | $37,630 | $136,330 | 2,190 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $66,050 | −17% | $44,700 | $121,960 | 500 |
| 44 | Missouri | $65,090 | −18% | $48,140 | $156,000 | 660 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $62,640 | −21% | $49,330 | $129,460 | 110 |
| 46 | Georgia | $61,660 | −22% | $21,530 | $123,100 | 1,500 |
| 47 | Kansas | $57,600 | −27% | $37,250 | $122,120 | 570 |
| 48 | Utah | $53,900 | −32% | $29,990 | $103,500 | 490 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Chiropractors salary questions
Which state pays chiropractors the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $134,990 a year (+70% vs. the national median of $79,200). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays chiropractors the least?
Utah, with a median of $53,900 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most chiropractors work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 3,220, with a median of $84,280.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.