Chiropractors pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,570 or more. The middle half of chiropractors in Memphis earn between $71,960 and $101,550.
- $59K10th
- $72K25th
- $84KMedian
- $102K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,220 | $7,518 | $43.38 |
| Median | $84,110 | $7,009 | $40.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,960 | $5,997 | $34.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,550 | $8,462 | $48.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chiropractors pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Chiropractors in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($87,960) and about the same as the U.S. average ($90,520). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $79,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $90,220 | $84,110 | $58,850 | $110,570 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $87,960 | $83,990 | $60,560 | $117,950 | 500 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $90,220, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $72,300 a year, or $6,025 a month and $2,781 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $72,300 | $6,025 |
| Working in AR | $69,449 | $5,787 |
| Working in MS | $69,423 | $5,785 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for chiropractors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $90,220 buys what about $97,875 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Chiropractors salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 2nd of 3 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($91,840).
- Nashville$91,840
- Memphis$90,220
- Chattanooga$81,350
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 Memphis: questions
How much do chiropractors make an hour in Memphis?
$43.38 an hour on average, and $40.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chiropractors salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chiropractors take-home pay in Memphis?
About $72,300 a year ($6,025 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,220. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do chiropractors earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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