Chiropractors Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $103,580 +31.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.80
10th percentile $58,920
90th percentile $152,330
Employed locally 500
National median $79,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,920
    25th
    $69,190
    50th (median)
    $103,580
    75th
    $125,320
    90th
    $152,330

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Chiropractors salary vs area income 84% Median Chiropractors salary is 16% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,800
    Physicians, All Other $191,880
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $71,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,550
    Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $162,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $71,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chiropractors make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Chiropractors in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $49.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.47 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Chiropractors salaries?

    The median Chiropractors salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 31.1% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Chiropractors (10th percentile) earn around $58,920 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,190.