Working as a Chiropractor
Industry Overview
Chiropractor is identified as a high opportunity occupation by WorkBC. There are approximately 1,200 chiropractors in British Columbia. Most are employed in the Mainland/Southwest and Vancouver Island/Coast regions of the province.
Job Outlook in BC
Chart from WorkBC
WorkBC provides job openings in BC regions from 2022-2032:
| Region | Employment in 2022 |
Average Annual Employment Growth | Estimated Number of Job Openings |
| Vancouver Island | 210 | 2.5% | 100 |
| Lower Mainland /Southwest | 720 | 1.9% | 340 |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 150 | n/a | n/a |
| Kootenay | 70 | n/a | n/a |
| Cariboo | 30 | n/a | n/a |
| North Coast & Nechako | 30 | n/a | n/a |
| Northeast | 20 | n/a | n/a |
You can learn more about working as a Chiropractor in BC from:
Types of Employers
Chiropractors are usually self-employed. Most work in private practice, including group or team practices, and clinics that offer a mix of health-care services.
Salary & Working Hours
The median annual salary for chiropractors in BC is $53,032.
Most chiropractors are self-employed, which means you run your own clinic or office. Earnings can vary based on your location. Chiropractors in large urban areas usually earn more than those in smaller communities.
Source: Job Bank Wage Report
Your income also depends on how much you charge for your services and how many patients you see.
From WorkBC and Career Cruising database
Working Hours
Chiropractors generally work about 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week. You may set your own hours in private practice.
Evening and weekend work is common.