Overview
EMPLOYED
8,300
PART-TIME SHARE
40%
FEMALE SHARE
45%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
32
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
0
Summary
Chiropractors and Osteopaths diagnose and treat physiological and mechanical disorders of the locomotor system and tissue strain, stress and dysfunction that impede normal neural, vascular and biochemical mechanisms, and provide advice on preventing these disorders.
Tasks
- Administering a variety of neurological, musculoskeletal and functional tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of patients
- Planning and discussing effective management of patients' dysfunction
- Designing, reviewing, monitoring, assessing and evaluating treatment programs
- Assisting and improving the function of all body systems such as musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine and genitourinary systems
- Recording detailed patient medical histories, treatments delivered and the patients' responses and progress to treatments
- Referring patients to specialists and liaising with other Health Professionals in relation to patients' problems, needs and progress
- Educating patients, their partners, family and friends in therapeutic procedures, such as home exercises and lifestyle changes, to enhance patients' health and wellbeing
ANZSCO Classification
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Earnings and Hours
| Earnings and Hours | Chiropractors and Osteopaths | All Occupations |
|---|---|---|
| Share of workers who work full-time hours | 60% | 69% |
| Average full-time hours worked per week | 42 hours | 44 hours |
| Median full-time earnings per week | N/A | $1,697 |
| Median hourly earnings | N/A | $43 |
Industries
Chiropractors and Osteopaths work in industries like:
Source:
Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2024, four-quarter average data, custom report.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
24.0%
Victoria
41.1%
Queensland
16.8%
South Australia
5.9%
Western Australia
7.4%
Tasmania
1.4%
Northern Territory
1.4%
Australian Capital Territory
1.9%
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, February 2025, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.
Age and gender
| Age and Gender | Chiropractors and Osteopaths | All Occupations |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | 39 years |
| Female share of employment | 45% | 48% |
Education
Registration with the Chiropractic Board of Australia or the Osteopathy Board of Australia is required.
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| Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Chiropractors and Osteopaths |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 57.1 |
| Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 39.1 |
| Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 1.7 |
| Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| Year 12 | 15.9 | 0.4 |
| Year 11 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 0.1 |
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Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.