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Faith the average Chiropractor salary in the United States is $129,500 as of September 25, 2020, but the range typically falls between $108,200 and $151,900. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. The demand for chiropractors is expected to increase by 7% from 2018-2028, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This growth will be due in part to a growing demand for alternative forms of healthcare and in part to the increasing elderly population, which generally requires more healthcare services. While chiropractors typically own private practices, many are also employed in offices of physicians and other health practitioners.

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Earn a Bachelor's Degree – A Doctor of Chiropractic degree is required to work as a chiropractor. However, candidates usually must first complete at least 90 credits of undergraduate coursework. Some states do not require a bachelor's degree to become licensed as a chiropractor, so individuals should check with the state board they wish to practice in. Students should choose a major offering coursework in chemistry, biology and physics to meet chiropractic college prerequisites. Because of the close personal contact required by this career, aspiring chiropractors should also take courses such as communication, sociology and interpersonal relations.
Attend a Chiropractic College – Future chiropractors must earn the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from an accredited chiropractic college. Only a handful of schools in the United States offer this 4-year degree program. Students typically take courses and labs in anatomy and chemistry, chiropractic philosophy and diagnosis. Specific courses are taught on chiropractic techniques, such as instrument-assisted systems, chiropractic biophysics, spinal biomechanics and extremity adjustment techniques. Most programs include an internship at a chiropractic practice or clinic where students can practice their manipulation and diagnostic skills under the supervision of a licensed chiropractor.
Obtain a License – All states require that chiropractors hold a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and pass a certification exam before they can begin their careers. Some states require chiropractors to earn additional continuing education credits after graduating from a chiropractic college before they can take the exam. The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners offers a three-part exam (with an optional fourth section) that is accepted by most states, while some states have their own exam.
Choose a Chiropractic Specialty – Many chiropractors specialize in sports injuries, geriatrics or pediatrics. Some combine neuropathy with chiropractic procedures to treat nervous system and back pain conditions without the use of surgery or drugs. Chiropractors may focus on community outreach programs to increase the population's acceptance of chiropractic medicine.
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Wayne’s Answer

Hi Faith. Here is a good article on How Much Chiropractors Earn In Every State -- https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewdepietro/2019/03/31/chiropractor-salary-state/4cc7115f48db .

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