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Chiropractors in Massachusetts

Chiropractors in Massachusetts

Want to work as a Chiropractors in Massachusetts? Below are the key facts. Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.

What do Chiropractors Make in Massachusetts?

For a chiropractors working in Massachusetts, the median annual wage is $77,760 per year (or about $37.39/hour).Earnings range from $51,690 at the 10th percentile to $149,990 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $51,690 $24.85
25th percentile $67,410 $32.41
Median (50th) $77,760 $37.39
75th percentile $126,850 $60.99
90th percentile $149,990 $72.11
Salary ranges for Chiropractors in Massachusetts

The job concentration index in Massachusetts compared to the national average — is 0.87, meaning fewer chiropractors per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, chiropractors earn a median of $117,961 per year ($56.71/hour), lower than the Massachusetts median.

Chiropractors earnings in Massachusetts vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 1,871,943 chiropractors nationwide. In Massachusetts alone, around 770 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 490 chiropractors.

Chiropractors in Massachusetts vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Chiropractors

Top Massachusetts Metros for Chiropractors

The largest metro-area employers of chiropractors in Massachusetts.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 490 $82,370
Springfield, MA 80 $77,070
Worcester, MA 80 $76,130

Top States for Chiropractors Employment

The table below shows the states where the most chiropractors work.

State Number Employed
Florida 3,360
Texas 2,860
California 2,540
Illinois 2,000
Pennsylvania 1,950
Georgia 1,490
New York 1,430
Wisconsin 1,290
Michigan 1,280
Colorado 1,260
Arizona 1,180
Ohio 1,100
Missouri 1,100
Minnesota 1,000
Washington 970
North Carolina 890
Indiana 840
Virginia 840
Massachusetts 770
Iowa 770

Highest-Paying States for Chiropractors

Where chiropractors earn the most: chiropractors.

State Annual Median Salary
Hawaii $102,260
New Jersey $101,460
Maine $100,630
Alaska $99,560
Louisiana $97,450
Oregon $96,100
Arizona $95,580
Virginia $94,140
Washington $93,730
Minnesota $91,780

Skills

Key chiropractors skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speaking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  3.8 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Medicine and Dentistry  4.3 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.1 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  4.1 / 5
0
5
Biology  3.9 / 5
0
5
Psychology  3.8 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  3.8 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for chiropractors, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Inductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
  • Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.
  • Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
  • Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
  • Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
  • Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
  • Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
  • Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters.
  • Consult with or refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.
  • Recommend and arrange for diagnostic procedures, such as blood chemistry tests, saliva tests, x-rays, or other imaging procedures.
  • Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, or braces if necessary.

Work Activities

  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Getting Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Processing Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

  • Chiropractic

Other careers like chiropractors include:

Also Known As

Chiropractic Doctor (DC), Chiropractic Neurologist, Chiropractic Physician, Chiropractor.

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