Chiropractors Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $56,890 -28% vs national
Median hourly $27.35
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $116,320
Employed locally 30
National median $79,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $43,840
    50th (median)
    $56,890
    75th
    $99,500
    90th
    $116,320

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Chiropractors salary vs area income 80% Median Chiropractors salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chiropractors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $154,990
    Jackson, MS $145,130
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $126,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $117,830
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $112,700
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $109,580

    Nearby metros — Chiropractors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $103,580
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $99,900
    Louisiana $97,450
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $95,790
    Virginia $94,140
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $88,410

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $72,920
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,520
    Physical Therapists $86,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chiropractors make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Chiropractors in Ames, IA is $27.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.92 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Chiropractors salaries?

    The median Chiropractors salary in Ames, IA is 28% below the national median of $79,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chiropractors in Ames?

    Entry-level Chiropractors (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,840.