OSCA 262131

Chiropractor

Overview

  • Employed persons

    4,400

  • Employment status

    43.3% Full time

    56.6% Part time

  • Median age

    40 years

  • Employment by sex

    41.4% Female

    58.7% Male

    Gender balanced

  • Indigenous employment share

    0.5%

  • Main employing industry

    Health Care and Social Assistance

Indicator Chiropractor Total employment
Employed persons 4,400 12,049,400
Median age 40 years 40 years
Full-time share 43.3% 64.2%
Part-time share 56.6% 35.8%
Female employment share 41.4% 48.5%
Male employment share 58.7% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Gender balanced Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 0.5% 2.2%
Main employing industry Health Care and Social Assistance Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Chiropractors diagnose, manage and prevent mechanical disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and the effects these disorders have on the function of the nervous system and general health.

What the occupation involves

  • 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

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

OSCA structure

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Chiropractor Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Health Care and Social Assistance 98.5% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Education and Training 0.2% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Wholesale Trade 0.1% Construction 8.9%
    Arts and Recreation Services <0.1% Education and Training 8.8%
    Manufacturing <0.1% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Public Administration and Safety <0.1% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Retail Trade <0.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.0% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.0% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.0% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      33.3%

    • Victoria

      26.3%

    • Queensland

      16.6%

    • South Australia

      7.0%

    • Tasmania

      1.2%

    • Northern Territory

      0.4%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.2%

    Chiropractor Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,500 33.3% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,200 26.3% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 730 16.6% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 310 7.0% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 610 13.8% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 50 1.2% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 20 0.4% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 50 1.2% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Chiropractor

    Total employment

    Age group Chiropractor Total employment
    15–24 years 3.6% 14.3%
    25–34 years 31.6% 22.7%
    35–44 years 26.5% 22.3%
    45–54 years 21.8% 20.4%
    55–64 years 11.7% 15.3%
    65–74 years 4.1% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.9% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Chiropractor Total employment
    Female 41.4% 48.5%
    Male 58.7% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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