Chiropractor Salary in Rhode Island: $81,893 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Rhode Island's 17 metropolitan areas, the average median chiropractor pay sits at $81,893/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-1011. Because Rhode Island sits at BEA RPP 100.5 (1% above the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $81,486 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Warwick ($82,837), Providence ($81,190), Pawtucket ($79,509).
The projected average median salary for chiropractors in Rhode Island in 2026 is $81,893, slightly above the national median of $81,014, reflecting a 1.1% premium over nationwide figures. The highest-paying city in the state, Warwick, offers an average salary of $84,734, while Central Falls has the lowest average salary at $75,123. This $9,611 salary gap between the highest and lowest cities is influenced by factors such as cost of living, local demand, and the concentration of practitioners in urban areas versus smaller towns. Rhode Island has specific licensing requirements for chiropractors, including a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and state board examinations. The state's scope of practice laws allow chiropractors to perform a variety of services, contributing to the demand for these professionals, particularly as healthcare increasingly values holistic approaches. With a total of 379 chiropractors currently employed in the state and a projected growth rate of 2.29% annually, the job market for chiropractors in Rhode Island is stable. Key cities, including Providence at $83,049, Pawtucket at $81,330, East Providence at $80,704, and West Warwick at $80,489, indicate that opportunities are likely to remain consistent across the state as demand for chiropractic services continues to grow.
Rhode Island Chiropractor Salary Range
Overall salary range in Rhode Island: $44,704 (lowest entry-level) to $168,144 (highest top earner)
Rhode Island vs National Average
Rhode Island chiropractors earn 1.08% more than the national median (+$879/year difference).
Rhode Island Chiropractor Salary Distribution (2026)
Chiropractor salaries in Rhode Island range from $59,845 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $152,936 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $81,893. The Rhode Island median is $879 above the US national median of $81,014. The average hourly rate is $39.37/hr. Approximately 379 chiropractors are employed across 17 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$71,104
2025 BLS Actual
$80,060
2026 Current Est.
$81,893
2019–2027 Growth
+17.8%
Salary Trajectory for Chiropractors in Rhode Island (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 2.29% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $71,104 | Actual |
| 2020 | $65,710 | Actual |
| 2021 | $79,080 | Actual |
| 2022 | $76,199 | Actual |
| 2023 | $76,600 | Actual |
| 2024 | $80,080 | Actual |
| 2025 | $80,060 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $81,893 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $83,769 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Rhode Island metropolitan area, the median chiropractor salary grew 12.6% from $71,104 (2019) to $80,060 (2025). At a 2.29% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $83,769 by 2027 — a total increase of $12,665 (17.81%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Rhode Island metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 2.29% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Rhode Island
Lowest Paying Cities in Rhode Island
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Central Falls | $75,123 |
| Westerly | $76,034 |
| Bristol | $77,076 |
| South Kingstown | $77,286 |
| Cumberland | $77,489 |
Best Value Cities for Chiropractors in Rhode Island
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Rhode Island cities offer the most purchasing power for chiropractors.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick | $84,734 | 100.5 | $84,312 |
| Providence | $83,049 | 101.773 | $81,602 |
| Pawtucket | $81,330 | 100.5 | $80,925 |
| East Providence | $80,704 | 100.5 | $80,302 |
| West Warwick | $80,489 | 100.5 | $80,089 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Rhode Island
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $59,845 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $81,893 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $152,936 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Rhode Island metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 17 Cities in Rhode Island
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warwick | $84,734 |
| 2 | Providence | $83,049 |
| 3 | Pawtucket | $81,330 |
| 4 | East Providence | $80,704 |
| 5 | West Warwick | $80,489 |
| 6 | Coventry | $80,110 |
| 7 | Cranston | $79,641 |
| 8 | Johnston | $78,733 |
| 9 | Woonsocket | $78,701 |
| 10 | Newport | $78,271 |
| 11 | North Providence | $78,114 |
| 12 | North Kingstown | $78,088 |
| 13 | Cumberland | $77,489 |
| 14 | South Kingstown | $77,286 |
| 15 | Bristol | $77,076 |
| 16 | Westerly | $76,034 |
| 17 | Central Falls | $75,123 |
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Written by Maria Gonzalez, D.C.
Career Analyst
Maria has 10 years of experience as a chiropractor. She specializes in sports injuries and practices in a private clinic. Maria also conducts workshops for community health education.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 2.29% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 chiropractor compensation across Rhode Island. State averages are employment-weighted across 17 metro areas — larger metro areas with more chiropractorscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 5-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.29%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for chiropractors (SOC 29-1011).
Compiled and verified by Maria Gonzalez, D.C., a licensed chiropractor with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov