Top 15 cities for acupuncturists by average salary
| Boston, MA | $115,140 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $111,780 |
| Seattle, WA | $100,270 |
| New York, NY | $99,600 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,620 |
| Baltimore, MD | $92,290 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $87,060 |
| Washington, DC | $86,880 |
| Atlanta, GA | $82,710 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,520 |
| Durham, NC | $81,570 |
| Madison, WI | $81,050 |
| Portland, OR | $80,390 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,260 |
| Honolulu, HI | $76,980 |
Map: Acupuncturists salary by metro area
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Acupuncturists salary by state
Tennessee pays acupuncturists the most statewide, $158,380 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $158,380 | $141,430 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $129,250 | $125,260 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $107,060 | $120,490 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $102,460 | $93,360 | n/a | 1 | $115,140 | $115,140 |
| Michigan | $99,720 | $65,490 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $93,860 | $83,200 | n/a | 1 | $100,270 | $100,270 |
| Maryland | $91,490 | $101,650 | n/a | 1 | $92,290 | $92,290 |
| California | $89,810 | $75,530 | 2,520 | 8 | $111,780 | $60,400 |
| Missouri | $89,710 | $89,000 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $88,300 | $86,120 | 1,160 | 1 | $99,600 | $99,600 |
| Kentucky | $87,560 | $85,130 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maine | $87,140 | $83,040 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $87,060 | $87,060 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $86,880 | $86,880 |
| Florida | $82,750 | $69,990 | 900 | 1 | $68,040 | $68,040 |
| Wisconsin | $82,680 | $84,820 | 170 | 1 | $81,050 | $81,050 |
| Minnesota | $78,840 | $69,690 | 210 | 1 | $82,520 | $82,520 |
| Hawaii | $78,370 | $64,570 | n/a | 1 | $76,980 | $76,980 |
| Oregon | $77,220 | $64,870 | 360 | 2 | $80,390 | $61,900 |
| New Hampshire | $76,720 | $77,470 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $72,510 | $85,300 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $70,710 | $56,950 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $68,760 | $76,500 | 320 | 3 | $81,570 | $57,290 |
| Georgia | $67,930 | $73,980 | 140 | 1 | $82,710 | $82,710 |
| Utah | $67,550 | $58,620 | n/a | 1 | $66,520 | $66,520 |
| Texas | $64,190 | $66,530 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Acupuncturists salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $115,140 | $107,880 | $55.35 | n/a |
| Los Angeles, CA | $111,780 | $86,530 | $53.74 | n/a |
| Seattle, WA | $100,270 | $98,240 | $48.21 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $99,600 | $100,550 | $47.89 | 1,210 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,620 | $101,390 | $47.42 | n/a |
| Baltimore, MD | $92,290 | $105,850 | $44.37 | n/a |
| Cincinnati, OH | $87,060 | $85,130 | $41.86 | 50 |
| Washington, DC | $86,880 | $100,920 | $41.77 | 160 |
| Atlanta, GA | $82,710 | $99,360 | $39.76 | n/a |
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,520 | $74,860 | $39.67 | 140 |
| Durham, NC | $81,570 | $89,990 | $39.21 | 90 |
| Madison, WI | $81,050 | $81,700 | $38.97 | 30 |
| Portland, OR | $80,390 | $67,210 | $38.65 | 270 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,260 | $62,590 | $37.63 | 450 |
| Honolulu, HI | $76,980 | $64,570 | $37.01 | n/a |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $76,660 | $91,350 | $36.86 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $75,730 | $64,420 | $36.41 | 60 |
| Charlotte, NC | $74,860 | $82,890 | $35.99 | n/a |
| Oxnard, CA | $72,410 | $70,080 | $34.81 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $70,520 | $64,490 | $33.91 | 300 |
| Orlando, FL | $68,040 | $55,470 | $32.71 | 380 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $66,520 | $58,620 | $31.98 | n/a |
| Eugene, OR | $61,900 | $51,740 | $29.76 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,400 | $52,000 | $29.04 | n/a |
| Raleigh, NC | $57,290 | $41,390 | $27.54 | n/a |
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Acupuncturists salary: questions
Where do acupuncturists make the most money?
In Boston, MA, with an average of $115,140 a year, among the 25 metro areas we cover.
What is the average acupuncturists salary in the U.S.?
$87,020 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $76,040, so half of acupuncturists earn more than that and half less.
What salary should acupuncturists ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of acupuncturists nationwide earn between $55,380 (25th percentile) and $102,280 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays acupuncturists the most?
Tennessee, with a statewide average of $158,380 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is acupuncturists pay the lowest?
Raleigh, NC, at $57,290 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1291.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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