Chiropractic Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Chiropractic Assistant make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chiropractic Assistant in the United States is $208,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $100.

However, a Chiropractic Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $246,970
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $195,585 to $228,870
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $183,380
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Chiropractic Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $228,870 $19,073 $4,401 $110
Average $208,990 $17,416 $4,019 $100
25th Percentile $195,585 $16,299 $3,761 $94
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Key Factors That Influence Chiropractic Assistant Salaries

A Chiropractic Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chiropractic Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chiropractic Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $205,825
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $206,756
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $208,059
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $210,574
  • Expert (over 8 years): $217,108
Levels Salary
Entry Level Chiropractic Assistant$205,825
Intermediate Level Chiropractic Assistant$206,756
Senior Level Chiropractic Assistant$208,059
Specialist Level Chiropractic Assistant$210,574
Expert Level Chiropractic Assistant$217,108
$205,825 0 yr
$206,756 < 2 yrs
$208,059 2-4 yrs
$210,574 5-8 yrs
$217,108 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Chiropractic Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $263,599
  • San Francisco: $261,008
  • Oakland: $255,219

What Skills Can Increase a Chiropractic Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.11% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Physical Therapy (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination
  • Patient Flow (Mentioned in 0.57% Job Postings): Patient flow is defined as the movement of patients, information or equipment between departments, staff groups or organisations as part of a patients care pathway.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.11%
Physical Therapy 1.43%
Patient Flow 0.57%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Chiropractic Assistant's salary.
  • Financial Stability: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Questioning: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Financial Stability
$227,799
9%
Questioning
$225,709
8%
Agility
$225,709
8%
Business Administration
$225,709
8%
Algorithms
$223,619
7%
Pain Management
$223,619
7%
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How Education impacts a Chiropractic Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Chiropractic Assistants enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Chiropractic Assistant with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $159,042 and $181,473).

Chiropractic Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Chiropractic Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 1.4%
Associates 1.4%
Bachelors 2.9%
Masters 17.1%
Doctorate 77.1%
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Chiropractic Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chiropractic Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Chiropractic Assistant

Salaries for a Chiropractic Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $228,119 in 2023 to around $223,002 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Chiropractic Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Chiropractic Assistant Over Time

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2023
$228,119
2024
$233,537
2025
$223,002
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2024 $233,537
2025 $223,002
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