Chiropractors Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $97,020 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.64
10th percentile $50,220
90th percentile $164,690
Employed locally 490
National median $79,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,220
    25th
    $65,170
    50th (median)
    $97,020
    75th
    $111,090
    90th
    $164,690

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Chiropractors salary vs area income 103% Median Chiropractors salary is 3% 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
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $126,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $109,580
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,690
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $104,000
    Portland-South Portland, ME $103,610
    Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $100,620

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chiropractors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Chiropractors in Portland, OR-WA is $46.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.07 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Chiropractors salaries?

    The median Chiropractors salary in Portland, OR-WA is 22.8% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Chiropractors (10th percentile) earn around $50,220 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,170.