Chiropractors Salary
Chiropractors in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD make a median of $77,620 a year, or about $37.32 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $117K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 86.45), which stretches that salary to about $89,786 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,154/month, or 22.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $78K get you in Sioux City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Sioux City’s Regional Price Parity (86.45). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Sioux City
Chiropractors pay in Sioux City tracks closely to the national median, $78K locally vs. $79K nationwide, a 2% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,154/month, 23.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 86.45 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 14% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for chiropractors in metros near Sioux City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $75K | $82K |
| Cedar Rapids | $77K | $87K |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $65K | $72K |
| Iowa City | $78K | $85K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
Entry-level chiropractors (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K. Top earners bring in $117K or more, a $65K 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can a chiropractor afford a 2BR apartment alone in Sioux City?
Yes — at the median salary of $78K, rent takes 23.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,154/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for chiropractors in Sioux City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new chiropractors typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,079/month. At HUD’s $1,154/month FMR, rent would take 37% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is chiropractor a high-paying job in Sioux City?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $78K locally vs. $79K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Sioux City compare to the national average for chiropractors?
Sioux City pays $78K median vs. the U.S. average of $79K — that’s -2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 86.45), the purchasing-power equivalent is $90K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do chiropractors make in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD?
The median is $77,620 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,320, and experienced chiropractors can clear $116,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $78K enough to live in Sioux City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,916/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,154/month, which eats 23.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a chiropractors salary go in Sioux City?
Sioux City has a Regional Price Parity of 86.45 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chiropractors salary is worth about $89,786 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.