Chiropractors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $83,440 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.11
10th percentile $50,150
90th percentile $130,470
Employed locally 40
National median $79,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,150
    25th
    $57,410
    50th (median)
    $83,440
    75th
    $96,670
    90th
    $130,470

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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
    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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chiropractors make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Chiropractors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $40.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.72 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Chiropractors salaries?

    The median Chiropractors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 5.6% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Chiropractors (10th percentile) earn around $50,150 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,410.