Chiropractors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $84,850 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.80
10th percentile $79,270
90th percentile $168,510
Employed locally 80
National median $79,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,270
    25th
    $79,270
    50th (median)
    $84,850
    75th
    $95,630
    90th
    $168,510

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Chiropractors salary vs area income 54% Median Chiropractors salary is 46% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chiropractors make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Chiropractors in San Jose, CA is $40.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.45 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Chiropractors salaries?

    The median Chiropractors salary in San Jose, CA is 7.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Chiropractors (10th percentile) earn around $79,270 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,270.