Chiropractors Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $91,330 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.91
10th percentile $48,920
90th percentile $156,180
National median $79,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,920
    25th
    $81,520
    50th (median)
    $91,330
    75th
    $94,700
    90th
    $156,180

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Chiropractors salary vs area income 68% Median Chiropractors salary is 32% 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
    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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,990
    Pharmacists $183,510
    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chiropractors make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Chiropractors in San Francisco, CA is $43.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.85 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Chiropractors salaries?

    The median Chiropractors salary in San Francisco, CA is 15.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Chiropractors (10th percentile) earn around $48,920 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,520.