SOC 29-1291 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Acupuncturists — San Jose
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA · 7 metro areas compared
In San Jose, CA the median wage for Acupuncturists reaches $101,390 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Jose, CA the median wage for Acupuncturists reaches $101,390 a year. That is 33.3% more than the national median of $76,040. Pay ranges from under $74,510 at the tenth percentile to more than $125,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $74,510 to $112,020.
Within the state, Santa Cruz records the highest median at $91,350. Of the 574 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 211th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,510 | −2.0% |
| 25th | $74,510 | −2.0% |
| Median (50th) | $101,390 | +33.3% |
| 75th | $112,020 | +47.3% |
| 90th | $125,140 | +64.6% |
| Mean | $98,620 | +29.7% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $91,350 | 50 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $86,530 | — | |
| 3 | Oxnard | $70,080 | 50 | |
| 4 | San Diego | $64,490 | 300 | |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $64,420 | 60 | |
| 6 | San Francisco | $62,590 | 450 | |
| 7 | Riverside | $52,000 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Jose run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $101,390 buys what $91,590 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,590US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,390 a year, 33.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,510 to $125,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Cruz, at $91,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Acupuncturists in San Jose, CA?
The median annual wage is $101,390, or $48.75 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 San Jose, CA is 33.3% higher. 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 San Jose, CA earns more than $125,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,510 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 Santa Cruz, at $91,350 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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