Chiropractors
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Chiropractors to increase by 8.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 61,700 to 67,000 jobs. Its estimate of 2,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($79,200), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
61,700
Projected employment (2034)
67,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
9%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,600
Pay & Preparation
$79,200
Doctoral or professional degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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