Chiropractors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $112,700 +42.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.18
10th percentile $67,680
90th percentile $173,110
National median $79,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,680
    25th
    $93,480
    50th (median)
    $112,700
    75th
    $173,110
    90th
    $173,110

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Chiropractors salary vs area income 110% Median Chiropractors salary is 10% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $109,580
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $105,210

    Nearby metros — Chiropractors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $91,330

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$77,280
    Physicians, All Other$323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians$49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70,240
    Pharmacists$163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chiropractors make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Chiropractors in San Diego, CA is $54.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.17 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Chiropractors salaries?

    The median Chiropractors salary in San Diego, CA is 42.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Chiropractors (10th percentile) earn around $67,680 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,480.