Acupuncturists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,510 or more. The middle half of acupuncturists in Washington earn between $54,970 and $115,500.
- $35K10th
- $55K25th
- $101KMedian
- $116K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,880 | $7,240 | $41.77 |
| Median | $100,920 | $8,410 | $48.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $54,970 | $4,581 | $26.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,500 | $9,625 | $55.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Acupuncturists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Acupuncturists in Washington earn about the same as the U.S. average ($87,020). At the median the gap is +33% against the U.S. median of $76,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $86,880 | $100,920 | $35,410 | $115,510 | 160 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $86,880, a single filer in Washington takes home about $65,534 a year, or $5,461 a month and $2,521 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $66,860 | $5,572 |
| Working in MD | $66,035 | $5,503 |
| Working in VA | $65,769 | $5,481 |
| Working in DC | $65,534 | $5,461 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for acupuncturists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $86,880 buys what about $79,791 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Acupuncturists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$92,290
- Durham, NC$81,570
- Raleigh, NC$57,290
- New York, NY$99,600
- Charlotte, NC$74,860
- Cincinnati, OH$87,060
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 Washington: questions
How much do acupuncturists make an hour in Washington?
$41.77 an hour on average, and $48.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level acupuncturists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $54,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the acupuncturists take-home pay in Washington?
About $65,534 a year ($5,461 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,880.
Do acupuncturists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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