How much does an Acupuncturist make?
The median pay for an Acupuncturist in the United States is $76,040 per year — about $36.56 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $38,830, while the most experienced Acupuncturists in the top 10% earn $161,470.
That is $14,650 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Acupuncturist salary range by percentile
Half of all Acupuncturists earn between $55,380 and $102,280 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,830 | $18.67 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $55,380 | $26.63 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $102,280 | $49.17 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $161,470 | $77.63 |
Highest-paying states for Acupuncturist
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Tennessee leads the country for Acupuncturist pay at $141,430 a year, followed by New Jersey ($125,260) and Indiana ($120,490). At the other end, Colorado posts the lowest median at $56,950 — a gap of $84,480 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $141,430 | $68.00 | +86% |
| 2 | New Jersey | $125,260 | $60.22 | +65% |
| 3 | Indiana | $120,490 | $57.93 | +58% |
| 4 | Maryland | $101,650 | $48.87 | +34% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $93,360 | $44.88 | +23% |
Acupuncturist salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 24 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 8,000 people work as Acupuncturists in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $87,020 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
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