Chiropractors pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $138,680 or more. The middle half of chiropractors in Wilmington earn between $33,140 and $112,020.
- $26K10th
- $33K25th
- $62KMedian
- $112K75th
- $139K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,460 | $6,705 | $38.68 |
| Median | $62,230 | $5,186 | $29.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,140 | $2,762 | $15.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $112,020 | $9,335 | $53.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chiropractors pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Chiropractors in Wilmington earn 24% less than the North Carolina average ($106,140) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($90,520). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $79,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $80,460 | $62,230 | $26,270 | $138,680 | 70 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $80,460, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $62,732 a year, or $5,228 a month and $2,413 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for chiropractors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $80,460 buys what about $83,446 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Chiropractors salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 6th 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 Wilmington: questions
How much do chiropractors make an hour in Wilmington?
$38.69 an hour on average, and $29.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chiropractors salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chiropractors take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $62,732 a year ($5,228 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,460.
Do chiropractors earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 23.3%.
- 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 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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