Acupuncturist Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Acupuncturists in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$65,490
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.49
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-14% vs US median
US median $76,040
State Rank
#20 of 24
state estimate

How much does an Acupuncturist make in Michigan?

An Acupuncturist working in Michigan earns a median salary of $65,490 per year, or about $31.49 per hour. That is 14% below the national median of $76,040 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $37,130 while the top 10% make $181,240 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,750 and $114,700 a year.

Acupuncturist salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,130$17.85
25th percentile (early career)$38,750$18.63
50th percentile (median)$65,490$31.49
75th percentile (experienced)$114,700$55.14
90th percentile (top earners)$181,240$87.13

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 20th out of 24 states and territories for Acupuncturist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Tennessee$141,430
2New Jersey$125,260
3Indiana$120,490
4Maryland$101,650
5Massachusetts$93,360

Working as an Acupuncturist in Michigan

Nationally, about 8,000 people work as Acupuncturists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($65,490) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Acupuncturist make in Michigan?
The median Acupuncturist salary in Michigan is $65,490 per year, or about $31.49 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,130 at the entry level to $181,240 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Acupuncturists about 14% less than the national median of $76,040. Michigan ranks 20th out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Acupuncturists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $65,490 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.