Acupuncturists pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,280 or more. The middle half of acupuncturists in Baltimore earn between $80,980 and $107,270.
- $58K10th
- $81K25th
- $106KMedian
- $107K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,290 | $7,691 | $44.37 |
| Median | $105,850 | $8,821 | $50.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,980 | $6,748 | $38.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,270 | $8,939 | $51.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Acupuncturists pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Acupuncturists in Baltimore earn about the same as the Maryland average ($91,490) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($87,020). At the median the gap is +39% against the U.S. median of $76,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $92,290 | $105,850 | $57,640 | $107,280 | n/a |
| Maryland | $91,490 | $101,650 | $52,020 | $115,500 | n/a |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $92,290, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $69,584 a year, or $5,799 a month and $2,676 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for acupuncturists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $92,290 buys what about $88,327 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Acupuncturists salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$86,880
- New York, NY$99,600
- Raleigh, NC$57,290
- Durham, NC$81,570
- Boston, MA$115,140
- Charlotte, NC$74,860
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do acupuncturists make an hour in Baltimore?
$44.37 an hour on average, and $50.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level acupuncturists salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the acupuncturists take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $69,584 a year ($5,799 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,290. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do acupuncturists earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
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