Acupuncturist salary in California
What acupuncturists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$75,530$36.31 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $76,040
Middle half earn$47,990 – $117,540Top 10%: $186,300+
Jobs2,5202.75× the U.S. concentration
Acupuncturist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,590 | $30.09 | 450 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $64,490 | $31.00 | 300 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $64,420 | $30.97 | 60 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $70,080 | $33.69 | 50 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $91,350 | $43.92 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $86,530 | $41.60 | – |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $52,000 | $25.00 | – |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $101,390 | $48.75 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Acupuncturist pay in similar states
Maine · $83,040 New Hampshire · $77,470 North Carolina · $76,500 Georgia · $73,980 Florida · $69,990 Minnesota · $69,690
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does an acupuncturist make in California?
Acupuncturists in California earned a median of $75,530 a year ($36.31 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $76,040. The middle half earned $47,990 to $117,540.
Where in California do acupuncturists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $101,390.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.