Chiropractors
SOC Code: 29-1011 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Chiropractors. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $57,366 | $116,438 | $175,490 | $234,562 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $55,078 | $102,357 | $149,614 | $196,893 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $55,494 | $100,547 | $145,600 | $190,653 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $52,478 | $96,013 | $139,568 | $183,102 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $51,730 | $92,976 | $134,202 | $175,448 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $51,709 | $92,706 | $133,723 | $174,720 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $69,950 | $102,898 | $135,824 | $168,771 |
| Amarillo, TX | $58,864 | $92,747 | $126,610 | $160,493 |
| Redding, CA | $57,554 | $91,125 | $124,717 | $158,288 |
| Tulsa, OK | $51,147 | $85,654 | $120,162 | $154,669 |
H-1B Filing Data
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| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe of Life LLC | 1 | $75,000 |
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Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | $127,150 |
| 2025 | 1 | $75,000 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 | |
| Writing | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.5 | |
| Active Learning | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.3 |
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Biology | 3.9 |
| Psychology | 3.8 |
| Administration and Management | 3.8 |
| Administrative | 3.5 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 82.1% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 7.5% |
| Some college | 6.8% |
| High school diploma | 3.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
- Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
- Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.
- Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
- Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
- Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
- Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
- Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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