How much does an acupuncturist make in Boston?
$107,900a year
Median yearly pay for acupuncturists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $51.87 an hour or $8,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.87
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 25
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,470Median: $107,900Highest 10%: $150,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,470 | $37.25 | |
| 25th | $85,470 | $41.09 | |
| Median | $107,900 | $51.87 | |
| 75th | $140,300 | $67.46 | |
| 90th | $150,400 | $72.28 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for acupuncturists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an acupuncturist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $51.87 ($107,900 a year).
Do acupuncturists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $107,900 against $76,040 nationally, 42% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $93,360, so Boston pays 16% more.
Where does Boston rank for acupuncturist pay?
1 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does an acupuncturist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,400 or more.
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.