Chiropractors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$79,000
↑ 19.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Chiropractors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Chiropractors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 19.6% since 2011 ($66,060 → $79,000)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $79,000
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.5%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -19%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,000 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $76,530 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $75,380 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | $75,000 | +6.1% |
| 2020 | $70,720 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | $70,340 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | $71,410 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | $68,640 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | $67,520 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | $64,440 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | $66,720 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $65,300 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | $66,160 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | $66,060 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.