How much does an acupuncturist make in Portland?
$67,210a year
Median yearly pay for acupuncturists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $32.31 an hour or $5,601 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.31
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,490Median: $67,210Highest 10%: $113,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 25th | $61,810 | $29.72 | |
| Median | $67,210 | $32.31 | |
| 75th | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 90th | $113,400 | $54.54 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for acupuncturists.
| Eugene, OR | $51,740 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an acupuncturist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $32.31 ($67,210 a year).
Do acupuncturists make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $67,210 against $76,040 nationally, 12% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $64,870, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for acupuncturist pay?
16 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does an acupuncturist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,400 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.