Chiropractor salary
From 61 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1011: Chiropractors
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 63% of Chiropractor filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 41% since FY2020. From $63,898 in FY2020 to $90,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Chiropractor H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 61 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Chiropractor jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1011, Chiropractors). The median base salary is $83,595, 32% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $78,374 and $100,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 63% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 38% of filings
Mid-level · 63% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $75,471 | 18 |
| Level II · Qualified | $83,200 | 30 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Chiropractor pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $82,100 | 13 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Chiropractor does
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.
Typical tasks
- Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
- Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
- Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.
- Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
- Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
- Consult with or refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Chiropractors (29-1011.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Chiropractors), the median annual wage was $79,200 in May 2025, with 39,630 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $83,595, 6% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,000 | $43,460 |
| 25th percentile | $78,374 | $60,070 |
| Median | $83,595 | $79,200 |
| 75th percentile | $100,000 | $105,050 |
| 90th percentile | $124,999 | $146,080 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,000 |
| 25th | $78,374 |
| 50th (median) | $83,595 |
| 75th | $100,000 |
| 90th | $124,999 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $63,898 | $57,304 | $75,000 | 29 |
| FY2021 | $67,059 | $56,290 | $81,450 | 32 |
| FY2022 | $64,366 | $59,764 | $79,328 | 38 |
| FY2023 | $74,400 | $65,000 | $90,000 | 29 |
| FY2024 | $87,000 | $70,000 | $100,000 | 33 |
| FY2025 | $80,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | 36 |
| FY2026 | $90,000 | $82,638 | $110,000 | 25 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Chiropractor make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Chiropractor jobs is $83,595 (61 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $78,374 and $100,000.
What does an entry-level Chiropractor earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $75,471. Level I accounts for 38% of Chiropractor filings.
Do H-1B Chiropractors earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($83,595) is 6% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($79,200, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.