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GraduateSmart
$109K/yr
Average Salary
8 years
Years of Education
+10%
Job Growth
38K+
Total Jobs
Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders, primarily through spinal manipulation. Run independent practices or work alongside other healthcare providers.
$68K
Starting
$109K
Average
$150K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Doctoral Degree in Chiropractic Medicine
Typically 8 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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NBCE (National Board of Chiropractic Examiners)
Required to practiceNational Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE)
Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Doctoral Degree
Time in School
8 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+10%
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Pay range
$68K–$150K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+10%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
38K
in 2024
Faster than average
Above-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 38K to 41K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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Direct match. Median $79,000; **10% growth**. 37,630 jobs.