Texas Median
$66,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.99
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $76,040
State Rank
#19 of 24
state estimate
How much does an Acupuncturist make in Texas?
Acupuncturists in Texas take home a median of $66,530 annually — roughly $31.99 an hour — which runs 13% below the national median of $76,040.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $31,470 while the top 10% make $90,420 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,170 and $90,420 a year.
Acupuncturist salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,470 | $15.13 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $33,170 | $15.95 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $66,530 | $31.99 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $90,420 | $43.47 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $90,420 | $43.47 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 19th 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 $69,990Minnesota $69,690Michigan $65,490Oregon $64,870Hawaii $64,570Utah $58,620Colorado $56,950
Working as an Acupuncturist in Texas
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 Texas pay ($66,530) 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 Texas?
The median Acupuncturist salary in Texas is $66,530 per year, or about $31.99 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,470 at the entry level to $90,420 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Acupuncturists about 13% less than the national median of $76,040. Texas ranks 19th out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Acupuncturists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $66,530 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.