Minnesota Median
$69,690
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $76,040
State Rank
#18 of 24
210 employed here
How much does an Acupuncturist make in Minnesota?
Acupuncturists in Minnesota take home a median of $69,690 annually — roughly $33.50 an hour — which runs 8% below the national median of $76,040.
Within Minnesota, entry-level pay starts around $39,990 while the top 10% make $134,570 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,990 and $112,580 a year.
Acupuncturist salary range in Minnesota
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,990 | $19.23 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,990 | $20.19 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $69,690 | $33.50 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $112,580 | $54.13 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $134,570 | $64.70 |
|
How Minnesota compares
Minnesota ranks 18th out of 24 states and territories for Acupuncturist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Acupuncturist salary in other states
Tennessee $141,430New Jersey $125,260Indiana $120,490Maryland $101,650Massachusetts $93,360Missouri $89,000New York $86,120Arizona $85,300Kentucky $85,130Wisconsin $84,820Washington $83,200Maine $83,040New Hampshire $77,470North Carolina $76,500California $75,530Georgia $73,980Florida $69,990Texas $66,530Michigan $65,490Oregon $64,870Hawaii $64,570Utah $58,620Colorado $56,950
Working as an Acupuncturist in Minnesota
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 Minnesota pay ($69,690) 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 Minnesota?
The median Acupuncturist salary in Minnesota is $69,690 per year, or about $33.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,990 at the entry level to $134,570 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Minnesota pay compare to the national average?
Minnesota pays Acupuncturists about 8% less than the national median of $76,040. Minnesota ranks 18th out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Minnesota a good state for Acupuncturists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $69,690 a year. About 210 Acupuncturists are employed in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota?
The highest-paying occupations in Minnesota include Radiologist ($708,340), Dermatologist ($625,790), Surgeon, All Other ($568,150), 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.