Acupuncturist salary
What acupuncturists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$76,040$36.56 per hour
Average pay$87,020$41.84 per hour
Middle half earn$55,380 – $102,280Top 10%: $161,470+
Jobs7,830Employed nationwide
Acupuncturist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $85,300 | $41.01 | 70 | 0.02 |
| California | $75,530 | $36.31 | 2,520 | 0.14 |
| Colorado | $56,950 | $27.38 | – | – |
| Florida | $69,990 | $33.65 | 900 | 0.09 |
| Georgia | $73,980 | $35.57 | 140 | 0.03 |
| Hawaii | $64,570 | $31.04 | – | – |
| Indiana | $120,490 | $57.93 | 30 | 0.01 |
| Kentucky | $85,130 | $40.93 | 60 | 0.03 |
| Maine | $83,040 | $39.92 | – | – |
| Maryland | $101,650 | $48.87 | – | – |
| Massachusetts | $93,360 | $44.88 | – | – |
| Michigan | $65,490 | $31.49 | – | – |
| Minnesota | $69,690 | $33.51 | 210 | 0.07 |
| Missouri | $89,000 | $42.79 | – | – |
| New Hampshire | $77,470 | $37.24 | – | – |
| New Jersey | $125,260 | $60.22 | 240 | 0.06 |
| New York | $86,120 | $41.40 | 1,160 | 0.12 |
| North Carolina | $76,500 | $36.78 | 320 | 0.07 |
| Oregon | $64,870 | $31.19 | 360 | 0.18 |
| Tennessee | $141,430 | $68.00 | – | – |
| Texas | $66,530 | $31.98 | – | – |
| Utah | $58,620 | $28.18 | – | – |
| Washington | $83,200 | $40.00 | – | – |
| Wisconsin | $84,820 | $40.78 | 170 | 0.06 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $100,920 | 160 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,550 | 1,210 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $91,350 | 50 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $89,990 | 90 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $85,130 | 50 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $74,860 | 140 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $70,080 | 50 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $67,210 | 270 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $64,490 | 300 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $64,420 | 60 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,590 | 450 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $55,470 | 380 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $51,740 | 60 |
Metro areas with the most acupuncturists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,210 | $100,550 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 450 | $62,590 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 380 | $55,470 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 300 | $64,490 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 270 | $67,210 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 160 | $100,920 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 140 | $74,860 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 90 | $89,990 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | 60 | $51,740 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 60 | $64,420 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 50 | $85,130 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 50 | $70,080 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 50 | $91,350 |
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Questions
How much does an acupuncturist make?
The median pay for acupuncturists in the U.S. was $76,040 a year ($36.56 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $55,380 and $102,280.
Which states pay acupuncturists the most?
The highest pay was in Tennessee ($141,430), New Jersey ($125,260), Indiana ($120,490), Maryland ($101,650), Massachusetts ($93,360). The lowest was in Colorado ($56,950), Utah ($58,620), Hawaii ($64,570).
How many acupuncturists are there in the U.S.?
About 7,830 people were employed as acupuncturists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.