How much does an acupuncturist make in Los Angeles?
$86,530a year
Median yearly pay for acupuncturists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $41.60 an hour or $7,211 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.60
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 25
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,430Median: $86,530Highest 10%: $186,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| 25th | $59,850 | $28.77 | |
| Median | $86,530 | $41.60 | |
| 75th | $186,300 | $89.57 | |
| 90th | $186,300 | $89.57 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for acupuncturists.
| San Jose, CA | $101,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $91,350 |
| Oxnard, CA | $70,080 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,490 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,420 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,000 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an acupuncturist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $41.60 ($86,530 a year).
Do acupuncturists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $86,530 against $76,040 nationally, 14% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $75,530, so Los Angeles pays 15% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for acupuncturist pay?
10 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does an acupuncturist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $186,300 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.