Chiropractic Assistant

Also called: Chiropractic Technician

Helps run a chiropractic office, preparing patients and assisting with therapies.

A day in the life

Greets patients, sets up heat and electrical stimulation therapies, guides them through stretches, and handles scheduling and billing.

Pay over a career

Starting
$28k
Typical
$35k
High
$45k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; trained on the job; certification optional.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI scheduling and billing cut front-desk work; setting up therapies and coaching patients through stretches stay hands-on.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Ask local chiropractic offices for a front desk or therapy assistant job

Start now, in high school

Classes: Health-science CTE, Anatomy & Physiology, Business, Computer applications.

Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9099.

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