SOC 29-1291 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Acupuncturists — Colorado
Colorado
Median pay in Colorado is $56,950 a year, 25.1% under the national median of $76,040 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Colorado is $56,950 a year, 25.1% under the national median of $76,040 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $43,310 and $78,300. The lowest tenth earn under $43,310, while the highest tenth earn more than $101,180.
Colorado ranks number 24th out of 24 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 457th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,310 | −43.0% |
| 25th | $43,310 | −43.0% |
| Median (50th) | $56,950 | −25.1% |
| 75th | $78,300 | +3.0% |
| 90th | $101,180 | +33.1% |
| Mean | $70,710 | −7.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $56,950 buys what $55,238 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 27.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,238US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,950 a year, 25.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,310 to $101,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 24th of 24 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Acupuncturists in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $56,950, or $27.38 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,040, so pay in Colorado is 25.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado earns more than $101,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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