Chiropractic Salaries

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a Chiropractor?  It is not as easy as you may have previously thought.  A chiropractor must obtain a doctorate degree; the same as a medical doctor.  The student must have completed an undergraduate degree of 4 years in human science and complete an additional 4 years of graduate education.  Chiropractic students endure more than 4,500 classroom hours and 70+ courses in the following subjects: human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, biochemistry, nutrition, pathology, dermatology, embryology, histology, clinical neurology, radiology, cardiovascular physiology, GI/GU pathology, gynecology, and clinical application.

 Variables

Chiropractic Salaries are based on many different variables and vary by state.  Typically, Chiropractors on the west and east coasts make significantly more in collections compared to those practicing in the Midwest or the south; this is mostly due to the cost of living in those areas.  Other factors impacting a chiropractor’s salary include where the office location, rent or lease costs, whether the doctor is a sole proprietor, independent contractor, or associate, marketing expenses, specialties, and the number of employees in the office.  Offices that are visible from busy intersections and are easily assessable from multiple directions are typically significantly busier than offices that are hidden in nature or those in corporate buildings.  The personality of the doctor is a strong variable in how busy the doctor’s office is as well.  Nearly half of all licensed Chiropractors own their own office and the mean salary of a Chiropractor is around $95,000.