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Acupuncturist salary
Average acupuncturist salary
$73,120
How much does an acupuncturist make?
The average acupuncturist salary in the United States is $73,120. Acupuncturist salaries typically range between $36,000 and $146,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for acupuncturists is $35.15 per hour.
Acupuncturist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Acupuncturists earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.
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Where can an Acupuncturist earn more?
Acupuncturist salary estimates from across the web
Average acupuncturist salary by state
The highest-paying states for acupuncturists are New Jersey, Maryland, and Rhode Island. The lowest average acupuncturist salary states are Iowa, California, and North Dakota.
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Highest paying states for acupuncturists
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $99,205 | $47.69 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $99,852 | $48.01 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $99,409 | $47.79 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $104,966 | $50.46 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $98,701 | $47.45 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $98,431 | $47.32 |
| 7 | Ohio | $93,405 | $44.91 |
| 8 | Maryland | $101,128 | $48.62 |
| 9 | Vermont | $95,654 | $45.99 |
| 10 | Michigan | $92,413 | $44.43 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $92,886 | $44.66 |
| 12 | Maine | $94,866 | $45.61 |
| 13 | Virginia | $97,868 | $47.05 |
| 14 | New York | $98,067 | $47.15 |
| 15 | Delaware | $95,683 | $46.00 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $89,432 | $43.00 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $85,694 | $41.20 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $88,944 | $42.76 |
| 19 | Alaska | $91,267 | $43.88 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $85,059 | $40.89 |
| 21 | Indiana | $83,234 | $40.02 |
| 22 | Nevada | $83,506 | $40.15 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $93,586 | $44.99 |
| 24 | Georgia | $82,276 | $39.56 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $81,510 | $39.19 |
| 26 | Missouri | $82,199 | $39.52 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $81,470 | $39.17 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $79,202 | $38.08 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $80,717 | $38.81 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $80,331 | $38.62 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $80,220 | $38.57 |
| 32 | Alabama | $78,291 | $37.64 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $78,651 | $37.81 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $77,854 | $37.43 |
| 35 | Oregon | $78,109 | $37.55 |
| 36 | Arizona | $78,556 | $37.77 |
| 37 | Texas | $78,068 | $37.53 |
| 38 | Utah | $77,627 | $37.32 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $76,239 | $36.65 |
| 40 | Illinois | $78,496 | $37.74 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $76,956 | $37.00 |
| 42 | Washington | $78,473 | $37.73 |
| 43 | Montana | $75,564 | $36.33 |
| 44 | Idaho | $74,764 | $35.94 |
| 45 | Iowa | $73,448 | $35.31 |
| 46 | Colorado | $76,212 | $36.64 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $71,408 | $34.33 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $64,073 | $30.80 |
| 49 | Kansas | $69,400 | $33.37 |
| 50 | California | $72,696 | $34.95 |
| 51 | Florida | $65,733 | $31.60 |
Highest paying cities for acupuncturists
The highest-paying cities for acupuncturists are Fort Lee, NJ, New York, NY, and Charlottesville, VA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Lee, NJ | $106,808 | $51.35 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $98,741 | $47.47 |
| 3 | Charlottesville, VA | $97,929 | $47.08 |
| 4 | Duluth, MN | $92,670 | $44.55 |
| 5 | Duluth, GA | $82,574 | $39.70 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $79,053 | $38.01 |
| 7 | Lynnwood, WA | $78,918 | $37.94 |
| 8 | Fort Worth, TX | $78,872 | $37.92 |
| 9 | Scottsdale, AZ | $78,641 | $37.81 |
| 10 | Beaverton, OR | $77,529 | $37.27 |
| 11 | Sacramento, CA | $76,727 | $36.89 |
| 12 | Orlando, FL | $66,469 | $31.96 |
Acupuncturist salary details
An acupuncturist's salary ranges from $36,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $146,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an acupuncturist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $146,000 | $12,167 | $70 |
| 75th Percentile | $105,000 | $8,750 | $50 |
| Average | $73,120 | $6,093 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 10th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
Highest paying acupuncturist jobs
The highest paying types of acupuncturists are traditional chinese medicine practitioner, acupressure therapist, and licensed acupuncturist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractor | $53,608 | $4,467 | $25.77 | 17,584 |
Top companies hiring acupuncturists now:
Which companies pay acupuncturists the most?
Acupuncturist salaries at Essentia Health and Allina Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average acupuncturist salary at companies like UC Health and PeaceHealth are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essentia Health | $225,651 | $108.49 |
| 2 | Allina Health | $224,645 | $108.00 |
| 3 | UC Health | $222,300 | $106.88 |
| 4 | PeaceHealth | $171,212 | $82.31 |
| 5 | Kaiser Permanente | $153,580 | $73.84 |
| 6 | Beaumont Health | $147,143 | $70.74 |
| 7 | Massachusetts General Hospital | $142,583 | $68.55 |
| 8 | New Bridge Foundation | $132,953 | $63.92 |
| 9 | Emory Healthcare | $128,207 | $61.64 |
| 10 | Comprehensive Spine and Sports Center | $123,706 | $59.47 |
| 11 | St. Tammany Health System | $123,122 | $59.19 |
| 12 | Mindbody | $117,891 | $56.68 |
| 13 | Spectrum Healthcare Resources | $115,541 | $55.55 |
| 14 | Novant Health | $114,850 | $55.22 |
| 15 | Mayo Clinic | $112,591 | $54.13 |
| 16 | Sutter Health | $106,494 | $51.20 |
| 17 | New Hope Integrated Behavioral Healthcare | $102,755 | $49.40 |
| 18 | Best Doctors | $101,394 | $48.75 |
| 19 | Northern California Medical Associates | $97,910 | $47.07 |
| 20 | UC Merced | $95,859 | $46.09 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Acupuncturist salary trends
The average acupuncturist salary has risen by $6,080 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average acupuncturist earned $67,040 annually, but today, they earn $73,120 a year. That works out to a 3% change in pay for acupuncturists over the last decade.
Compare acupuncturist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average acupuncturist salary over time
Compare acupuncturist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Acupuncturist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,100 | $35.15 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $71,300 | $34.30 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $70,100 | $33.72 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | $70,000 | $33.66 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | $70,700 | $33.98 | -0.2% |
Recently added acupuncturist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanavida | Acupuncturist-Flexible Hours | Marble Falls, TX | 12/15/2024 | $66,784 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Acupuncturist | Roseburg, OR | 12/13/2024 | $59,966 |
| Marin Community Clinics | Acupuncturist and/or | Novato, CA | 12/12/2024 | $80,000 |
| Tia | Acupuncturist Brooklyn, New York, United States | Los Angeles, CA | 12/10/2024 | $114,785 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Acupuncturist | Omaha, NE | 12/09/2024 | $60,541 |
| Chinese Hospital | Acupuncturist | San Francisco, CA | 12/08/2024 | $89,741 |
| Sutter Health | Acupuncturist, Neuroscience Comprehensive Pain Management | Sacramento, CA | 12/07/2024 | $101,679 |
| Concentra | Acupuncturist PRN | Stockton, CA | 12/06/2024 | $104,350 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Acupuncturist | Mather, CA | 12/05/2024 | $80,217 |
| Lee Health | PRN Acupuncturist-Coconut Point | Estero, FL | 11/26/2024 | $83,021 |
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