How much does an acupuncturist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $36.56 an hour or $6,337 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.56
- Average (mean)
- $87,020
- Jobs
- 7,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,830 | $18.67 | |
| 25th | $55,380 | $26.63 | |
| Median | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.17 | |
| 90th | $161,500 | $77.63 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Tennessee | $141,400 |
| New Jersey | $125,300 |
| Indiana | $120,500 |
| Maryland | $101,700 |
| Massachusetts | $93,360 |
| Missouri | $89,000 |
| New York | $86,120 |
| Arizona | $85,300 |
| Kentucky | $85,130 |
| Wisconsin | $84,820 |
| Washington | $83,200 |
| Maine | $83,040 |
| New Hampshire | $77,470 |
| North Carolina | $76,500 |
| California | $75,530 |
| Georgia | $73,980 |
| Florida | $69,990 |
| Minnesota | $69,690 |
| Texas | $66,530 |
| Michigan | $65,490 |
| Oregon | $64,870 |
| Hawaii | $64,570 |
| Utah | $58,620 |
| Colorado | $56,950 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $107,900 |
| Baltimore, MD | $105,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $101,400 |
| Washington, DC | $100,900 |
| New York, NY | $100,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | $99,360 |
| Seattle, WA | $98,240 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $91,350 |
| Durham, NC | $89,990 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $86,530 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $85,130 |
| Charlotte, NC | $82,890 |
| Madison, WI | $81,700 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,860 |
| Oxnard, CA | $70,080 |
In other countries
Acupuncturist belongs to the international group "Traditional and complementary medicine professionals".
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- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$292,900
- Pediatrician$210,000
- Physician$312,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an acupuncturist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $36.56 ($76,040 a year).
How much does an acupuncturist make a month?
About $6,337 a month before tax, based on a median of $76,040 a year.
How much does an acupuncturist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,830 or less a year ($18.67 an hour); the top 10% make $161,500 or more.
Which state pays acupuncturists the most?
Tennessee, with a median of $141,400 a year, followed by New Jersey ($125,300) and Indiana ($120,500).
Which city pays acupuncturists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $107,900 a year.
How many acupuncturists are there in the United States?
About 7,830 people work as acupuncturists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.