NOC 31201: Chiropractors
What chiropractors do
Chiropractors assess, diagnose, treat and prevent patients' neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spine, nervous system, pelvis and other body joints using corrective manipulation including spinal column adjustments, or other complementary therapies. They are usually in private practice or in clinics with other health practitioners.
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Conduct patient interviews and take medical histories
- Conduct an examination including postural assessment, range of motion tests, neurological and orthopedic examination, and palpation of joints and soft tissues
- Prescribe and/or perform X-rays and other imaging and tests as required to diagnose patient's condition
- Diagnose neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spinal column, pelvis, extremities and associated tissues
- Define and implement a treatment plan including spinal and joint adjustment or manipulations, soft tissue work and/or the use of complementary therapies; such as electrotherapy, acupuncture, heat therapy and massage.
- Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals
- Advise patients on alternate treatment modalities such as corrective exercises, posture, nutritional and lifestyle counselling, that have positive effects on the spine, joints, muscles and nervous system
- Refer patients to other health care professionals when appropriate.
Job titles under NOC 31201
2 job titles are classified here, including chiropractor.
- chiropractor
- doctor of chiropractic (DC)
Employment requirements
- A minimum of three years of university undergraduate studies or in Quebec, completion of a college diploma in natural science is required.
- Completion of a four or five year program at an Accredited Doctor of Chiropractic Education Programme is required.
- Successful completion of the national examinations by the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board is required to qualify to become licensed by a provincial or territorial body.
- Licensing by a regulatory body is required in all provinces and in Yukon.
Chiropractors wages in Canada
Low, median and high annual salaries from Job Bank’s 2025 wage data.
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Canada | $32,867/yr | $62,000/yr | $138,000/yr |
Toronto ON | $37,561/yr | $61,200/yr | $143,000/yr |
Montréal QC | — | $44,400/yr | — |
Vancouver Lower Mainland region, BC | $37,929/yr | $60,000/yr | $138,000/yr |
Calgary AB | $32,867/yr | $42,800/yr | $134,000/yr |
Edmonton AB | — | $70,000/yr | — |
Ottawa ON | — | $72,500/yr | — |
Winnipeg MB | — | $90,000/yr | — |
Québec City Quebec region, QC | $33,109/yr | $68,000/yr | $140,000/yr |
Hamilton Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula region, ON | $37,561/yr | $61,600/yr | $125,000/yr |
Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie region, ON | — | $67,500/yr | — |
London ON | — | $50,800/yr | — |
Victoria Vancouver Island and Coast region, BC | — | $60,000/yr | — |
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Nova Scotia | — | $65,000/yr | — |
New Brunswick | — | $62,400/yr | — |
Quebec | $33,109/yr | $68,000/yr | $140,000/yr |
Ontario | $37,561/yr | $61,200/yr | $137,000/yr |
Manitoba | — | $91,000/yr | — |
Saskatchewan | — | $57,200/yr | — |
Alberta | $32,867/yr | $53,600/yr | $134,000/yr |
British Columbia | $37,929/yr | $60,000/yr | $130,000/yr |
Using NOC 31201 for your resume or Express Entry profile
- IRCC asks you to make sure the main duties listed for your NOC match what you actually did at your job. If they don’t, look for another unit group whose duties do.
- Describe your own work in your own words. Recruiters and ATS software look for concrete tools, results and scope, not text copied from the NOC.
- Applying from outside Canada? Run your resume through the Canadian resume format checker to catch things Canadian employers don’t expect, like a photo or date of birth.
- Use the job title the employer’s posting uses. The 2 titles above are how the same work is named across employers.
Not in this group
Similar jobs classified under a different NOC code:
- Chiropractic aide (NOC 33109)
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for chiropractors?
Chiropractors are NOC 2021 unit group 31201. Example job titles in this group include chiropractor.
What TEER is NOC 31201?
NOC 31201 is TEER 1 (University degree). Usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate), or experience from a related TEER 2 occupation. TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3 work counts as skilled work experience for Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class programs.
How much do chiropractors earn in Canada?
Job Bank's 2025 wage data puts the median at $62,000 a year, with a range of $32,867/yr to $138,000/yr.
Related occupations
Sources: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0; Employment and Social Development Canada, Job Bank wages (2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. OfferJetAI is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Check IRCC’s NOC guidance before you apply.