Median annual earnings of salaried chiropractors were $65,220 in 2006. The
middle 50 percent earned between $45,710 and $96,500 a year.In 2005, the
mean salary for chiropractors was $104,363 according to a survey conducted
by Chiropractic Economics magazine.
In chiropractic, as in other types of independent practice, earnings are
relatively low in the beginning and increase as the practice grows.
Geographic location and the characteristics and qualifications of the
practitioner also may influence earnings.
Salaried chiropractors typically receive heath insurance and retirement
benefits from their employers, whereas self-employed chiropractors must
provide for their own health insurance and retirement.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
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