Acupuncturists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,360 or more. The middle half of acupuncturists in Atlanta earn between $62,700 and $99,360.
- $63K10th
- $63K25th
- $99KMedian
- $99K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,710 | $6,892 | $39.76 |
| Median | $99,360 | $8,280 | $47.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,700 | $5,225 | $30.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,360 | $8,280 | $47.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Acupuncturists pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Acupuncturists in Atlanta earn 22% more than the Georgia average ($67,930) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($87,020). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $76,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $82,710 | $99,360 | $62,700 | $99,360 | n/a |
| Georgia | $67,930 | $73,980 | $23,800 | $99,360 | 140 |
| United States | $87,020 | $76,040 | $38,830 | $161,470 | 7,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Acupuncturists salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $82,710, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $63,638 a year, or $5,303 a month and $2,448 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for acupuncturists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $82,710 buys what about $82,662 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Acupuncturists salary in nearby metro areas
- Charlotte, NC$74,860
- Durham, NC$81,570
- Raleigh, NC$57,290
- Cincinnati, OH$87,060
- Orlando, FL$68,040
- Washington, DC$86,880
Highest-paying cities for acupuncturists
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($115,140).
- Boston, MA$115,140
- Los Angeles, CA$111,780
- Seattle, WA$100,270
- New York, NY$99,600
- San Jose, CA$98,620
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Acupuncturists salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do acupuncturists make an hour in Atlanta?
$39.76 an hour on average, and $47.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level acupuncturists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the acupuncturists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $63,638 a year ($5,303 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,710.
Do acupuncturists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,020).
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; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 24.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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