Acupuncturist salary in North Carolina
What acupuncturists earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$76,500$36.78 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $76,040
Middle half earn$46,940 – $89,990Top 10%: $94,230+
Jobs3201.29× the U.S. concentration
Acupuncturist pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $89,990 | $43.26 | 90 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $82,890 | $39.85 | – |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $41,390 | $19.90 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Acupuncturist pay in similar states
Washington · $83,200 Maine · $83,040 New Hampshire · $77,470 California · $75,530 Georgia · $73,980 Florida · $69,990
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does an acupuncturist make in North Carolina?
Acupuncturists in North Carolina earned a median of $76,500 a year ($36.78 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $76,040. The middle half earned $46,940 to $89,990.
Where in North Carolina do acupuncturists earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC at $89,990.
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.