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Gig Harbor, Washington

Chiropractor Gig Harbor WA

ChiropractorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80,000–$144,000

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Job Description

  • Chiropractor Gig Harbor WA (15 miles NW of Tacoma)
  • Up to $144,000 per year + Potential Bonuses | Full-Time | Future Ownership Opportunity
  • Step into an established patient base with a practice where you can build your future.

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate Chiropractor to join our established practice in Gig Harbor, WA. With more than 18 years serving the community, a loyal patient base, and a steady flow of new patients, we offer the opportunity to get started treating patients and making an impact right away.

You’ll work alongside two other doctors and a caring team of massage therapists, chiropractic staff, and an experienced office manager. Our support team handles much of the behind-the-scenes work so you can focus on patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated DC who enjoys a busy and collaborative environment

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive compensation: $80,000–$144,000 annually, plus potential bonus compensation
  • Established patient demand: A well-developed patient base and consistent new patient flow
  • Opportunity for growth: Professional development and potential for future ownership
  • Strong administrative support: Experienced staff and management to keep daily operations running smoothly
  • Collaborative care: Work alongside fellow chiropractors and massage therapists
  • Varied patient population: Treat a broad range of chiropractic needs and conditions
  • What You’ll Do
  • Perform patient consultations, examinations, and chiropractic evaluations
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and provide effective chiropractic adjustments
  • Use Diversified as a primary adjusting technique, with additional techniques and therapies including Activator, drop, NeuroPulse, and vibration
  • Manage a busy patient schedule efficiently while providing attentive, personalized care
  • Educate patients about their care plans, progress, and ongoing wellness
  • Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
  • Collaborate with doctors, massage therapists, and support staff
  • Learn and follow practice protocols while supporting the team through an ownership transition
  • Contribute ideas and participate in initiatives that support practice growth and community engagement
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited program
  • Active Washington chiropractic license or eligibility to obtain one before starting
  • Strong adjusting skills, particularly with Diversified technique
  • Interest in helping grow an established practice and taking an active role in its long-term success

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance
  • Employee discount

Potential Bonus Compensation

Ready to grow with an established practice and explore a future in ownership? Apply today with your resume. We look forward to meeting you!

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct patient consultations, examinations, and evaluations; develop individualized treatment plans and provide chiropractic adjustments using Diversified and other techniques. Educate patients, maintain accurate documentation, collaborate with the care team, and contribute to practice growth and the ownership transition.

Requirements

A Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited program and an active Washington chiropractic license, or eligibility to obtain one before starting, are required. Candidates should have strong adjusting skills, particularly in the Diversified technique, and an interest in helping grow the practice and contributing to its long-term success.

Key Skills

Activator TechniqueDrop TechniqueVibration TherapyPatient ExaminationsTreatment PlanningPatient EducationTeam Collaboration

Chiropractic Career Context

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 141 active listings.

Chiropractic pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Chiropractic by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$144kChiropractic median $100k (middle half $88k–$105k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$135k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Chiropractic listings in Washington22 active364 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 51% state a sign-on bonus · <1% offer loan repayment364 active listings, Nov 2026
New Chiropractic listings140 in the last 30 days75 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Chiropractic pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Healthcare Recruitment Counselorssilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index141 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$144k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Chiropractor Jobs

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Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 5 employers
3
<$110k
2
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
16
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 5 employers
Sign-on bonus
80% this job
401k / retirement match
80% this job
Relocation assistance
75%
CME allowance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Chiropractic listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 360 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) with matching
Paid vacation and paid holidays
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
Employee discount
Potential bonus compensation
Future ownership opportunity

Living in Gig Harbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$750k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,632/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.