The average salary for a chiropractor in California is around $63,170 per year.
Avg Salary
Chiropractors earn an average yearly salary of $63,170.
Wages typically start from $41,330 and go up to $128,530.
8% above national average Updated in 2018
Chiropractor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level chiropractor earnings begin at:
$61.79 per hour
$128,530 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level chiropractor earnings begin at:
$42.90 per hour
$89,220 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level chiropractor earnings begin at:
$30.37 per hour
$63,170 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level chiropractor earnings begin at:
$25.72 per hour
$53,490 per year
10th percentile
Starting level chiropractor earnings begin at:
$19.87 per hour
$41,330 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Chiropractor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $99,070 |
| Alaska | $91,940 |
| Illinois | $90,620 |
| Massachusetts | $84,630 |
| Maine | $84,170 |
| Texas | $83,730 |
| Rhode Island | $83,240 |
| Minnesota | $82,030 |
| Hawaii | $81,990 |
| Florida | $80,560 |
| Indiana | $79,890 |
| Mississippi | $79,440 |
| New York | $78,960 |
| North Carolina | $78,300 |
| Nevada | $77,380 |
| Tennessee | $77,360 |
| Ohio | $77,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,450 |
| Delaware | $75,380 |
| South Dakota | $71,770 |
| Wisconsin | $70,980 |
| South Carolina | $69,640 |
| Maryland | $69,320 |
| Arizona | $68,670 |
| Idaho | $68,530 |
| Alabama | $68,470 |
| New Hampshire | $67,970 |
| New Mexico | $67,030 |
| West Virginia | $66,880 |
| Iowa | $66,700 |
| Missouri | $66,550 |
| Oregon | $66,510 |
| Louisiana | $65,670 |
| Virginia | $63,560 |
| California | $63,170 |
| Connecticut | $63,060 |
| Washington | $63,010 |
| North Dakota | $61,810 |
| Wyoming | $60,320 |
| Michigan | $59,590 |
| Georgia | $59,310 |
| Kentucky | $59,040 |
| Oklahoma | $58,530 |
| Colorado | $56,410 |
| Montana | $56,090 |
| Kansas | $54,370 |
| Nebraska | $51,220 |
| Vermont | $50,710 |
| Utah | $46,610 |
| Puerto Rico | $37,840 |
| Arkansas | $34,510 |
How do chiropractor salaries compare to similar careers?
Chiropractors earn 23% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than pediatricians but more than midwives.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Pediatrician salary | $178K |
| Dentist salary | $126K |
| Veterinarian salary | $108K |
| Podiatrist salary | $120K |
| Coroner salary | $81K |
| Chiropractor salary | $63K |
| Art therapist salary | $80K |
| Music therapist salary | $80K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $80K |
| Midwife salary | $63K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)