Chiropractors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $78,770 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.87
10th percentile $60,310
90th percentile $154,040
Employed locally 50
National median $79,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,310
    25th
    $62,400
    50th (median)
    $78,770
    75th
    $133,040
    90th
    $154,040

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Chiropractors salary vs area income 116% Median Chiropractors salary is 16% above 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $112,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $105,210
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $99,880
    Canton-Massillon, OH $97,940
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $93,530
    Fresno, CA $92,050

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chiropractors make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Chiropractors in Bakersfield, CA is $37.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.88 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Chiropractors salaries?

    The median Chiropractors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.3% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Chiropractors (10th percentile) earn around $60,310 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,400.