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Also called chiropractic doctor, chiropractic neurologist and chiropractic physician.
$79,200
Median pay a year
39,630
People do this work
6
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Chiropractor
1 certification
Summary
Chiropractor assessing and treating patients through spinal manipulation and care of the musculoskeletal system, utilizing diagnostic techniques and manual adjustments to address health issues and improve function
Experience
Chiropractor
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Evaluated the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis
Diagnosed health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients
Performed a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system
Obtained and recorded patients' medical histories in a clinical setting
Maintained accurate case histories of patients for ongoing treatment
Advised patients about recommended courses of treatment based on individual assessments
Analyzed x-rays to locate sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases
Skills
Core Skills
Examining patients, Recording medical histories, Gathering medical histories, Collecting medical professionals, Analyzing test data or images, Diagnosing medical conditions, Referring patients, Treating patients with physical therapy, Providing caregivers
Working With People
Applying splints
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Evaluated neuromuscularskeletal system functioningDiagnosed health problems through patient assessmentsPerformed manual adjustments to correct musculoskeletal issuesObtained and recorded patients' medical historiesMaintained accurate case histories for patientsAdvised patients on recommended treatment courses
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Evaluated the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system to identify health issues and treatment needs
Performed manual adjustments to correct musculoskeletal problems and enhance patient mobility
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Show what improved for patients after your evaluations.
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Evaluated the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system, leading to patients reporting less pain after evaluations
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Patients reported less pain after evaluationsMany patients felt more mobile after treatmentMost patients followed through with recommended care
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Mention how many adjustments you performed each day.
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Performed manual adjustments to correct musculoskeletal problems and enhance patient mobility
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Several adjustments each dayA few adjustments per patient visitMultiple adjustments during busy shifts
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Examining patients
Recording medical histories
Gathering medical histories
Collecting medical professionals
Analyzing test data or images
Diagnosing medical conditions
Referring patients
Treating patients with physical therapy
Applying splints
Providing caregivers
Advising on health effects
Recommending assistive devices
The work itself
What a Chiropractor does
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Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.
What it pays
How much does a Chiropractor make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$60,070
Median
$79,200
75th percentile
$105,050
About 39,630 people do this work in the United States.
This page is about the occupation Chiropractors. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.