Chiropractors Salary in Kentucky

Chiropractors in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $89,940 a year) and the least in Lexington ($87,630), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chiropractors average at $85,450 and the median at $81,740 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,520.

Chiropractors average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$89,940
Lexington$87,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$89,940	$85,020	$63,640	$67,094	93
Lexington	$87,630	$81,350	$44,860	$65,118	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chiropractors salary in other states

Chiropractors salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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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