SOC 291291

Acupuncturists

Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies. Excludes "Chiropractors" (29-1011).

National Median

$78,140

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$78,140

Entry Level (10th pct)

$41,840

Experienced (90th pct)

$158,540

Total Employed

8,440

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$41,840 - $54,090
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$54,090 - $107,120
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$107,120 - $158,540

Highest Paying Locations for Acupuncturists

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

$190,060

+143.2% vs national

Florida

$183,530

+134.9% vs national

Michigan

$153,350

+96.3% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$135,260

+73.1% vs national

Massachusetts

$135,250

+73.1% vs national

Acupuncturists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$190,060	N/A
Florida	$183,530	N/A
Michigan	$153,350	N/A
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$135,260	60
Massachusetts	$135,250	90
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$128,940	40
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$126,600	130
Minnesota	$124,640	180
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$106,710	210
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$97,360	N/A
District of Columbia	$97,080	N/A
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$97,080	N/A
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$96,560	N/A
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$93,820	340
New York	$93,610	N/A
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$91,650	350
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$87,780	N/A
Arizona	$87,780	N/A
New Jersey	$86,550	360
New Mexico	$83,220	N/A
New Hampshire	$83,110	N/A
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$82,230	N/A
Kentucky	$82,220	N/A
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$82,170	N/A
Texas	$82,170	N/A
Alaska	$82,040	40
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$80,980	N/A
Missouri	$80,360	140
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$80,060	N/A
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$78,160	N/A
Maryland	$78,080	N/A
California	$77,640	2,330
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$77,590	N/A
Wisconsin	$74,450	90
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$74,310	N/A
Indiana	$73,850	N/A
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$73,420	N/A
Washington	$73,420	270
North Carolina	$73,100	250
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$67,410	60
Maine	$66,320	60
Portland-South Portland, ME	$65,680	N/A
Anchorage, AK	$65,400	30
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$63,620	510
Oregon	$63,620	640
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$62,210	N/A
Georgia	$60,440	100
Boise City, ID	$59,890	N/A
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$55,200	70
Medford, OR	$49,920	30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Acupuncturists?

The national median annual salary for Acupuncturists is $78,140, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Acupuncturistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Acupuncturistss is Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, with a median salary of $190,060.

How much can an experienced Acupuncturists make?

Top-earning Acupuncturistss (90th percentile) make $158,540 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.