How much does an acupuncturist make in California?
$75,530a year
Median yearly pay for acupuncturists in California. That is $36.31 an hour or $6,294 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.31
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,810Median: $75,530Highest 10%: $186,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $75,530 | $36.31 | |
| 75th | $117,500 | $56.51 | |
| 90th | $186,300 | $89.57 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $101,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $91,350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $86,530 |
| Oxnard, CA | $70,080 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,490 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,420 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for acupuncturists.
| 12. Maine | $83,040 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $77,470 |
| 14. North Carolina | $76,500 |
| 15. California | $75,530 |
| 16. Georgia | $73,980 |
| 17. Florida | $69,990 |
| 18. Minnesota | $69,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an acupuncturist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.31 ($75,530 a year).
Do acupuncturists make more in California than the national average?
No: $75,530 against $76,040 nationally, 1% less.
Where does California rank for acupuncturist pay?
California ranks 15 of 24 states.
Which city in California pays acupuncturists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $101,400 a year.
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.