Chiropractors Salary in Louisiana

Chiropractors in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $103,570 a year) and the least in Lafayette ($82,230), across the 3 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chiropractors average at $97,160 and the median at $80,280 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,520.

Chiropractors average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$103,570
Baton Rouge$99,020
Lafayette$82,230

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$103,570	$91,410	$55,530	$78,971	93
Baton Rouge	$99,020	$80,350	$54,300	$75,906	91
Lafayette	$82,230	$76,580	$46,440	$64,598	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chiropractors salary in other states

Chiropractors salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

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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