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Chiropractors average salary by city in California
- San Jose$119,760
- Santa Rosa$105,860
- Stockton$100,210
- Sacramento$98,690
- San Francisco$90,130
- Bakersfield$88,280
- San Luis Obispo$86,460
- Modesto$83,860
- Riverside$83,280
- San Diego$83,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $119,760 | $95,990 | $74,380 | $86,036 | 110 |
| Santa Rosa | $105,860 | $74,930 | $55,970 | $77,550 | 108 |
| Stockton | $100,210 | $93,530 | $59,200 | $74,100 | 105 |
| Sacramento | $98,690 | $103,090 | $61,430 | $73,172 | 107 |
| San Francisco | $90,130 | $74,860 | $72,440 | $67,946 | 116 |
| Bakersfield | $88,280 | $74,340 | $56,490 | $66,817 | 101 |
| San Luis Obispo | $86,460 | $83,440 | $57,410 | $65,706 | 109 |
| Modesto | $83,860 | $73,640 | $73,000 | $64,119 | 104 |
| Riverside | $83,280 | $80,560 | $50,590 | $63,764 | 106 |
| San Diego | $83,210 | $51,990 | $51,990 | $63,722 | 112 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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