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Chiropractors Hourly Wage in California (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Chiropractors in California is $36.28/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • California hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$25.0
/hour
Median (P50)
$36.28
/hour
Senior (P90)
$86.17
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$75,470
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

California vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$25.0
National: $22.84
+9.5%
Median (P50)
$36.28
National: $38.8
-6.5%
Senior (P90)
$86.17
National: $69.0
+24.9%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $25.0 $1000 $4332 $51,990
Q1 (P25) $29.6 $1184 $5130 $61,560
Median (P50) $36.28 $1451 $6289 $75,470
Q3 (P75) $49.92 $1997 $8652 $103,830
Senior (P90) $86.17 $3447 $14936 $179,230

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Chiropractors

#1
$64.9
$64.9/hr
+67.3%
#2
$58.15
$58.15/hr
+49.9%
#3
$51.59
$51.59/hr
+33.0%
#4
$50.03
$50.03/hr
+28.9%
#5
$49.76
$49.76/hr
+28.2%
#6
$48.2
$48.2/hr
+24.2%
#7
$44.01
$44.01/hr
+13.4%
#8
$42.32
$42.32/hr
+9.1%
#9
$42.08
$42.08/hr
+8.5%
#10
$41.14
$41.14/hr
+6.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Chiropractors in California?

The median hourly wage for Chiropractors in California is $36.28/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $75,470.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does California Chiropractors hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Chiropractors in California is $36.28/hr compared to the national average of $38.8/hr — lower by $2.52/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Chiropractors in California?

Entry-level Chiropractors professionals in California earn approximately $25.0/hour (10th percentile), which equals $51,990.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $86.17/hour.

How much does a senior Chiropractors make per hour in California?

Senior-level Chiropractors professionals in California (90th percentile) earn approximately $86.17/hour, or $179,230.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Chiropractors (SOC 291011) in California.

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