Chiropractors pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $164,380 or more. The middle half of chiropractors in Providence earn between $65,950 and $114,820.
- $65K10th
- $66K25th
- $81KMedian
- $115K75th
- $164K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,250 | $7,938 | $45.79 |
| Median | $81,190 | $6,766 | $39.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,950 | $5,496 | $31.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $114,820 | $9,568 | $55.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chiropractors pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Chiropractors in Providence earn 6% less than the Rhode Island average ($101,430) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($90,520). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $79,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $95,250 | $81,190 | $65,130 | $164,380 | 250 |
| Rhode Island | $101,430 | $81,840 | $65,400 | $199,990 | 170 |
| United States | $90,520 | $79,200 | $43,460 | $146,080 | 39,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chiropractors salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $95,250, a single filer in Providence takes home about $72,883 a year, or $6,074 a month and $2,803 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $72,883 | $6,074 |
| Working in MA | $71,396 | $5,950 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for chiropractors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $95,250 buys what about $93,591 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Chiropractors salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$92,160
- Boston, MA$97,610
- Hartford, CT$100,220
- Springfield, MA$104,160
- Manchester, NH$73,700
- Bridgeport, CT$82,750
Highest-paying cities for chiropractors
Oklahoma City, OK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($162,110).
- Oklahoma City, OK$162,110
- New York, NY$132,720
- Raleigh, NC$128,890
- Jackson, MS$125,420
- Anchorage, AK$121,090
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Chiropractors salary in Providence: questions
How much do chiropractors make an hour in Providence?
$45.79 an hour on average, and $39.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chiropractors salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chiropractors take-home pay in Providence?
About $72,883 a year ($6,074 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,250. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do chiropractors earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($90,520).
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; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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