Chiropractors Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • California
Chiropractors in California earn a median salary of $86,130 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +9% vs the national median of $79,000. An estimated 1,510 chiropractors are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $68,430 to $112,700 depending on location.
$86,130
Avg median salary in California
$112,700
Highest paying metro
$68,430
Lowest paying metro
1,510
Employed in California
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Chiropractors salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $112,700 | $93,480 | $173,110 | — |
| Sacramento, CA | $105,210 | $77,330 | $125,820 | — |
| Stockton, CA | $93,530 | $59,200 | $128,560 | 30 |
| Fresno, CA | $92,050 | $59,120 | $113,350 | 80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $91,330 | $81,520 | $94,700 | — |
| San Jose, CA | $84,850 | $79,270 | $95,630 | 80 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $83,440 | $57,410 | $96,670 | 40 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $78,770 | $62,400 | $133,040 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,040 | $77,940 | $107,250 | — |
| Modesto, CA | $73,640 | $73,000 | $99,960 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $71,570 | $62,220 | $114,180 | 1,120 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $68,430 | $64,910 | $132,510 | 70 |