Chiropractors in Louisiana
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Projected employment for Chiropractors in Louisiana is growing faster than average.
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Chiropractors in Louisiana earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Chiropractors Work in Louisiana?
There were approximately 380 workers employed as Chiropractors in this state in 2018.
There were 370 Chiropractors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 480 Chiropractors working in it, which means Louisiana has fewer Chiropractors than average.
Job Projections for Louisiana
Jobs for Chiropractors in this state are growing at a rate of 5.5% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 12.4%.
Louisiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 20 annual job openings, and a total of 580 jobs for Louisiana Chiropractors in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,800 annual jobs and 53,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Chiropractors Make in Louisiana?
In 2018 wages for Chiropractors ranged from $34,040 to $144,580 with $65,670 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.37 to $69.51. The median hourly rate was $31.57.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $29.83 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.74.
The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Louisiana Metros for Chiropractors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Chiropractors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 160 | $75,360 |
Lafayette, LA | 50 | n/a |
Baton Rouge, LA | 30 | $59,290 |
Monroe, LA | 30 | $68,590 |
Top States for Chiropractors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Chiropractors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 3,330 | $63,170 |
Florida | 2,480 | $80,560 |
Texas | 2,190 | $75,730 |
New York | 1,970 | $78,960 |
Illinois | 1,610 | $79,450 |
Ohio | 1,360 | $77,140 |
Pennsylvania | 1,350 | $71,760 |
Michigan | 1,320 | $59,590 |
Wisconsin | 1,120 | $70,980 |
Washington | 1,110 | $63,010 |
Minnesota | 1,100 | $82,030 |
Colorado | 970 | $56,410 |
Georgia | 950 | $59,310 |
New Jersey | 870 | $99,070 |
Arizona | 860 | $68,670 |
Virginia | 800 | $63,560 |
North Carolina | 770 | $78,300 |
Oregon | 750 | $66,510 |
Iowa | 740 | $66,700 |
Missouri | 720 | $66,550 |
Below are the states where Chiropractors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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New Jersey | $99,070 |
Alaska | $91,940 |
Massachusetts | $84,630 |
Maine | $84,170 |
Rhode Island | $83,240 |
Minnesota | $82,030 |
Hawaii | $81,990 |
Florida | $80,560 |
Indiana | $79,890 |
Illinois | $79,450 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Michael Dorausch under License
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