Chiropractor
What They Do:
Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and clinical interventions in order to treat patients’ neuromusculoskeletal system.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Chiropractic degree
- Licensed in the state of choice
What They Make:
The 2019 median annual wage was $70,340.
Where They Work:
Chiropractors may be self-employed, work in a physicians’ offices, chiropractic offices, and/or hospitals.
Career Outlook:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Employment of chiropractors is projected to grow 4%percent from 2019 to 2029, as fast all occupations.”
Sources:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/chiropractors.htm
Updated December 2020
