Chiropractors

Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.

$79,000
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+10% projected 2024โ€“2034
Doctoral or professional degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Chiropractors diagnose and treat patients experiencing problems with their musculoskeletal system, primarily focusing on the spine and nervous system. They spend their days meeting with patients who come in with complaints ranging from back pain and headaches to sports injuries and chronic conditions. During appointments, they conduct physical examinations, review patient medical histories, and use hands-on spinal manipulation techniques to adjust misaligned joints and vertebrae. They also employ other treatment methods such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and therapeutic exercises tailored to each patient's needs.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Chiropractic(professional)Northeast College of Health Sciences, NY
$58,102
Chiropractic(doctoral)National University of Health Sciences, IL
$56,764
Chiropractic(professional)Parker University, TX
$56,486
Chiropractic(professional)University of Western States, OR
$55,134
Chiropractic(doctoral)Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc, TX
$53,274
Chiropractic(professional)Logan University, MO
$52,933
Chiropractic(doctoral)Logan University, MO
$52,911
Chiropractic(professional)Life University, GA
$49,523
Chiropractic(professional)National University of Health Sciences, IL
$49,308
Chiropractic(professional)Cleveland University-Kansas City, KS
$49,308
Chiropractic(professional)D'Youville University, NY
$49,308
Chiropractic(professional)Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc, TX
$49,308
Chiropractic(professional)University of Bridgeport, CT
$49,308
Chiropractic(professional)Universidad Central Del Caribe, PR
$49,308
Chiropractic(professional)Palmer College of Chiropractic, IA
$49,093
Chiropractic(doctoral)Northwestern Health Sciences University, MN
$48,471
Chiropractic(doctoral)Parker University, TX
$48,471
Chiropractic(doctoral)Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, FL
$48,471
Chiropractic(doctoral)University of Bridgeport, CT
$48,471
Chiropractic(doctoral)D'Youville University, NY
$44,031
Chiropractic(professional)Life Chiropractic College West, CA
$43,597
Chiropractic(professional)Northwestern Health Sciences University, MN
$41,767
Chiropractic(doctoral)Southern California University of Health Sciences, CA
$39,421
Chiropractic(doctoral)Cleveland University-Kansas City, KS
$39,286
Chiropractic(professional)Sherman College of Chiropractic, SC
$38,232

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