Chiropractors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $75,040 -5% vs national
Median hourly $36.08
10th percentile $44,070
90th percentile $98,650
Employed locally 170
National median $79,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,070
    25th
    $60,630
    50th (median)
    $75,040
    75th
    $94,430
    90th
    $98,650

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Chiropractors salary vs area income 89% Median Chiropractors salary is 11% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chiropractors make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Chiropractors in Des Moines, IA is $36.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.71 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Chiropractors salaries?

    The median Chiropractors salary in Des Moines, IA is 5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Chiropractors (10th percentile) earn around $44,070 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,630.