Chiropractors Salary
Chiropractors in Boulder, CO make a median of $71,840 a year, or about $34.54 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $72K for experienced workers.
So what does $72K get you in Boulder?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for chiropractors in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $84K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $64K | , |
| Greeley | $61K | , |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $102K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level chiropractors (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $72K. Top earners bring in $72K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
Chiropractors pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Chiropractors salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $135K | +70% | 1,370 |
| New York | $121K | +53% | 1,360 |
| Maine | $107K | +35% | 250 |
| Washington | $104K | +31% | 1,130 |
| Alaska | $104K | +31% | 90 |
| Arizona | $100K | +27% | 1,050 |
| North Carolina | $92K | +16% | 1,020 |
| Virginia | $88K | +11% | 900 |
| Texas | $88K | +11% | 2,840 |
| Oklahoma | $86K | +8% | 500 |
| Maryland | $85K | +8% | 390 |
| Florida | $84K | +6% | 3,220 |
| Tennessee | $84K | +6% | 500 |
| West Virginia | $83K | +5% | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $83K | +5% | 1,210 |
| Rhode Island | $82K | +3% | 170 |
| Kentucky | $82K | +3% | 470 |
| Oregon | $82K | +3% | 610 |
| Alabama | $81K | +2% | 430 |
| Idaho | $81K | +2% | 220 |
| Louisiana | $80K | +1% | 370 |
| Connecticut | $80K | +0% | 240 |
| Minnesota | $80K | +0% | 1,160 |
| South Carolina | $79K | +0% | 680 |
| Mississippi | $78K | -1% | 130 |
| North Dakota | $78K | -2% | 360 |
| Indiana | $78K | -2% | 780 |
| Ohio | $78K | -2% | 1,380 |
| Arkansas | $76K | -4% | 320 |
| South Dakota | $76K | -4% | 260 |
| Montana | $76K | -4% | 240 |
| Massachusetts | $76K | -4% | 780 |
| California | $75K | -5% | 2,760 |
| Iowa | $75K | -5% | 970 |
| New Mexico | $75K | -5% | 140 |
| Nevada | $74K | -6% | 240 |
| Colorado | $74K | -7% | 1,340 |
| Hawaii | $73K | -8% | 220 |
| Michigan | $71K | -10% | 1,270 |
| New Hampshire | $70K | -12% | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $67K | -15% | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $67K | -16% | 2,190 |
| Nebraska | $66K | -17% | 500 |
| Missouri | $65K | -18% | 660 |
| Wyoming | $63K | -21% | 110 |
| Georgia | $62K | -22% | 1,500 |
| Kansas | $58K | -27% | 570 |
| Utah | $54K | -32% | 490 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for chiropractors in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new chiropractors typically earn — is $31K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,862/month.
Is chiropractor a high-paying job in Boulder?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $72K locally vs. $79K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for chiropractors?
Boulder pays $72K median vs. the U.S. average of $79K — that’s -9%.
How much do chiropractors make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $71,840 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,040, and experienced chiropractors can clear $72,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $72K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,647/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a chiropractors salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chiropractors salary is worth about $71,840 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do chiropractors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.