SOC 29-1291 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Acupuncturists — Riverside
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA · 7 metro areas compared
At $52,000, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Acupuncturists, 31.6% beneath the national figure of $76,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,000, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Acupuncturists, 31.6% beneath the national figure of $76,040. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,110 and $73,330. The lowest tenth earn under $37,040, while the highest tenth earn more than $106,530.
San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $101,390. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 431st of 671 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,040 | −51.3% |
| 25th | $37,110 | −51.2% |
| Median (50th) | $52,000 | −31.6% |
| 75th | $73,330 | −3.6% |
| 90th | $106,530 | +40.1% |
| Mean | $60,400 | −20.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $101,390 | — | |
| 2 | Santa Cruz | $91,350 | 50 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $86,530 | — | |
| 4 | Oxnard | $70,080 | 50 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $64,490 | 300 | |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $64,420 | 60 | |
| 7 | San Francisco | $62,590 | 450 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Riverside run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $52,000 buys what $46,974 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 38.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,974US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,000 a year, 31.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,040 to $106,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $101,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Acupuncturists in Riverside, CA?
The median annual wage is $52,000, or $25.00 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 Riverside, CA is 31.6% 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 Riverside, CA earns more than $106,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,040 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Jose, at $101,390 per year.
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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