How to become a Chiropractor

Diagnoses, manages and prevents mechanical disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and the effects these disorders have on the function of the nervous system and general health.

Main tasks

• Diagnoses neuromusculoskeletal disorders
• Assesses patients' medical histories, symptoms and physical condition
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to support chiropractic care
• Designs, implements, monitors and assesses treatment plans, including manual adjustments, manipulations and other therapeutic techniques
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Educates patients and their caregivers in therapeutic procedures such as home exercises and lifestyle changes, to enhance patients' health and wellbeing
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals to provide comprehensive care

Ways in

• University: Allied Health degrees, Offered by 38 universities in Australia
• Licence or registration: Registration or licensing is required.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• About 8,900 people work in this job group now, and about 12,200 are projected by 2035. (+36%)
• AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Chiropractor?

Ways in include: Allied Health degrees.

Is a Chiropractor a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 36% by 2035, from about 8,900 to about 12,200 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Chiropractor?

Usually. 96% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Will AI change the work of a Chiropractor?

AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04