How much does an acupuncturist make in New York?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for acupuncturists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $48.34 an hour or $8,379 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.34
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,380Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $161,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,380 | $26.63 | |
| 25th | $55,380 | $26.63 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.34 | |
| 75th | $114,100 | $54.85 | |
| 90th | $161,600 | $77.67 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for acupuncturists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an acupuncturist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $48.34 ($100,600 a year).
Do acupuncturists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $100,600 against $76,040 nationally, 32% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $86,120, so New York pays 17% more.
Where does New York rank for acupuncturist pay?
5 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does an acupuncturist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,600 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.