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Chiropractor

Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.

Annual openings

87

Median wage

$74,040

Typical education

First professional degree

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

First professional degree

Credential requirement

A certification is required for this job.

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Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerNo
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsYes

Interests it draws on

  • Holistic Development
  • Expressive Therapies

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
  2. Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
  3. Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
  4. Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
  5. Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
  6. Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
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