SOC 29-1291 · May 2025 · United States
Acupuncturists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$76,040 /year
The median wage for Acupuncturists across the United States is $76,040 per year, measured over 7,830 jobs. The highest state median is in Tennessee, at $141,430.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Acupuncturists
Pay for this occupation varies by 148.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Tennessee pays $141,430 and Colorado pays $56,950.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $141,430 | — | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $125,260 | 240 | |
| 3 | Indiana | $120,490 | 30 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $101,650 | — | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $93,360 | — | |
| 6 | Missouri | $89,000 | — | |
| 7 | New York | $86,120 | 1,160 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $85,300 | 70 | |
| 9 | Kentucky | $85,130 | 60 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $84,820 | 170 |
States with the most Acupuncturists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,520 | $75,530 | |
| 2 | New York | 1,160 | $86,120 | |
| 3 | Florida | 900 | $69,990 | |
| 4 | Oregon | 360 | $64,870 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 320 | $76,500 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 240 | $125,260 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | 210 | $69,690 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 170 | $84,820 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 140 | $73,980 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 70 | $85,300 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $107,880 | — |
| 2 | Baltimore | $105,850 | — |
| 3 | San Jose | $101,390 | — |
| 4 | Washington | $100,920 | 160 |
| 5 | New York | $100,550 | 1,210 |
| 6 | Atlanta | $99,360 | — |
| 7 | Seattle | $98,240 | — |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | $91,350 | 50 |
| 9 | Durham | $89,990 | 90 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $86,530 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.