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Chiropractors  (NOC 3122)
Northwest Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Chiropractors diagnose and treat patients' neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spine and other body joints by adjusting the spinal column or through other corrective manipulation. Chiropractors are usually in private practice or in clinics with other health practitioners.

chiropractic doctor, chiropractor, doctor of chiropractic.

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Chiropractors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Take patient's case history, conduct examination, observe patient and perform X-rays and other tests to diagnose patient's condition
  • Diagnose neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spinal column, pelvis, extremities and associated tissues
  • Treat health disorders in a natural manner through adjustments or articular manipulations and complementary treatments such as electrotherapy, nutrition, light and massage with special attention given to the spine
  • Advise patients on corrective exercises, posture, lifestyle and nutrition
  • Refer patients for medical care when appropriate.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Thunder Bay, Dryden, Kenora, Fort Frances, Geraldton, Greenstone, Keewatin, Longlac, Marathon

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Wages for Chiropractors in Northwest Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/yr) Note
Low Median High
Northwest Region 21,956 51,430 106,487 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada

In this occupation, a large number of people are self-employed. For this reason, wages for this occupation are presented at an annual rate to better represent earnings for this occupation.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
Please consult the Ontario and Canada tabs for more useful information related to wages.