What They Do:

Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and clinical interventions in order to treat patients’ neuromusculoskeletal system.

 

Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Chiropractic degree
  • Licensed in the state of choice

 

What They Make:

The 2019 median annual wage was $70,340.

 

Where They Work:

Chiropractors may be self-employed, work in a physicians’ offices, chiropractic offices, and/or hospitals.

 

Career Outlook:

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Employment of chiropractors is projected to grow 4%percent from 2019 to 2029, as fast all occupations.”

 

Sources:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/chiropractors.htm

 

Updated December 2020