Career Paths From Chiropractors

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Nurse PractitionersLateral Move96.4% skill match
Chiropractors and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Nurse Practitioners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 67% higher.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Emergency Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move98% skill match
Chiropractors and Emergency Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Emergency Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 324% higher.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$335,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
OptometristsLateral Move96.6% skill match
Chiropractors and Optometrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Optometrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 72% higher.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$136,570
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricLateral Move96.6% skill match
Chiropractors and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 279% higher.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$300,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Obstetricians and GynecologistsLateral Move96.4% skill match
Chiropractors and Obstetricians and Gynecologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Obstetricians and Gynecologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 270% higher.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$292,910
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
VeterinariansLateral Move97.1% skill match
Chiropractors and Veterinarians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Veterinarians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 64% higher.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$130,100
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse MidwivesLateral Move97.7% skill match
Chiropractors and Nurse Midwives share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Nurse Midwives sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 69% higher.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$134,040
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Occupational TherapistsLateral Move97% skill match
Chiropractors and Occupational Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Occupational Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% higher.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$100,330
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Social and Community Service ManagersCareer Change97.5% skill match
Chiropractors and Social and Community Service Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Social and Community Service Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5).
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$80,390
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Recreational TherapistsLateral Move96.7% skill match
Chiropractors and Recreational Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Recreational Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$61,960
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Farm and Home Management EducatorsCareer Change96.4% skill match
Chiropractors and Farm and Home Management Educators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Farm and Home Management Educators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 24% lower.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$60,220
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Emergency Management DirectorsCareer Change97.1% skill match
Chiropractors and Emergency Management Directors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Emergency Management Directors is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 18% higher.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$93,330
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsCareer Change96.8% skill match
Chiropractors and Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 16% lower.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$66,270
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Conservation ScientistsCareer Change96.6% skill match
Chiropractors and Conservation Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Conservation Scientists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 8% lower.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$73,010
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Social and Human Service AssistantsCareer Change97.2% skill match
Chiropractors and Social and Human Service Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Social and Human Service Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 42% lower.
Current median salary
$79,200
Target median salary
$45,930
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.