Career profile · SOC 29-1011

Chiropractors

Chiropractors is an occupation catalogued under SOC 29-1011. The role reports a median annual salary of $79,000 in the US and is projected to grow 10% over the next decade (faster than average). Entry typically requires a Doctoral or professional degree, and shows low AI exposure (0.29 on a 0-1 scale) — the role's core work resists automation. The most in-demand skills for the role include musculoskeletal anatomy, chiropractic terminology, neurophysiology, exercise physiology, orthopaedics.

Median salary
$79,000
per year
Growth outlook
Faster Than Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
AI exposure
2.9/10
automation risk

Top skills

musculoskeletal anatomy chiropractic terminology neurophysiology exercise physiology orthopaedics neuroanatomy human physiology neurology neuropathology rehabilitation

Frequently asked questions

How much does Chiropractors earn?

The median annual salary for Chiropractors in the US is $79,000.

What is the job outlook for Chiropractors?

The role is projected to grow 10% over the next decade (faster than average). Current US employment is approximately 57,200 workers.

How do I become a chiropractors?

The typical entry education is a Doctoral or professional degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

What skills does Chiropractors need?

The most in-demand skills for this role include musculoskeletal anatomy, chiropractic terminology, neurophysiology, exercise physiology, orthopaedics, neuroanatomy. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Will AI replace Chiropractors?

Our AI-durability model gives Chiropractors a score of 0.29 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Chiropractors has very high barrier to entry — very highly gated — extended graduate education, licensure, or years of specialised training are required.

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