DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-1011 Chiropractors
Occupational Description:
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northwest Balance of State | 50 | 23 | $42.01/hr | $3.02/hr | $29.16/hr | $33.45/hr | $42.75/hr | $49.14/hr | $55.30/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,170 | 111 | $43.44/hr | $3.34/hr | $20.22/hr | $30.80/hr | $38.77/hr | $54.72/hr | $64.97/hr |
| U S | 35,010 | 875 | $41.29/hr | $0.78/hr | $17.15/hr | $25.64/hr | $34.17/hr | $47.49/hr | $71.63/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 1,760 | $21.56/hr | N/A |
| Physician Assistants | 140 | $59.61/hr | N/A |
| Respiratory Therapists | 80 | $30.44/hr | N/A |
| Optometrists | 50 | $97.18/hr | N/A |
| Podiatrists | 20 | $70.04/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Chiropractors
- Examines patient to determine nature and extent of disorder.
- Manipulates spinal column and other extremities to adjust, align, or correct abnormalities caused by neurologic and kinetic articular dysfunction.
- Utilizes supplementary measures, such as exercise, rest, water, light, heat, and nutritional therapy.
- Performs diagnostic procedures, including physical, neurologic, and orthopedic examinations, and laboratory tests, using instruments and equipment such as x-ray machine and electrocardiograph.
