Chiropractors pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,870 or more. The middle half of chiropractors in Winston-Salem earn between $42,190 and $82,430.
- $42K10th
- $42K25th
- $80KMedian
- $82K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,530 | $6,211 | $35.83 |
| Median | $79,990 | $6,666 | $38.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,190 | $3,516 | $20.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,430 | $6,869 | $39.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chiropractors pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Chiropractors in Winston-Salem earn 30% less than the North Carolina average ($106,140) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($90,520). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $79,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $74,530 | $79,990 | $42,190 | $107,870 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $106,140 | $91,540 | $47,020 | $161,720 | 1,020 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $74,530, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $58,797 a year, or $4,900 a month and $2,261 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for chiropractors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $74,530 buys what about $80,973 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Chiropractors salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 7th of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($128,890).
- Raleigh$128,890
- Asheville$107,860
- Hickory$104,760
- Greensboro$103,180
- Charlotte$103,030
- Wilmington$80,460
- Winston-Salem$74,530
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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do chiropractors make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$35.83 an hour on average, and $38.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chiropractors salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chiropractors take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $58,797 a year ($4,900 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,530.
Do chiropractors earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 20.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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