SOC 29-1291 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Acupuncturists — Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
At $98,240 a year, the median wage for Acupuncturists in Seattle, WA sits 29.2% above the national figure of $76,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $98,240 a year, the median wage for Acupuncturists in Seattle, WA sits 29.2% above the national figure of $76,040. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $76,160 and $123,930. The lowest tenth earn under $76,160, while the highest tenth earn more than $139,930.
Of the 693 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 230th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,160 | +0.2% |
| 25th | $76,160 | +0.2% |
| Median (50th) | $98,240 | +29.2% |
| 75th | $123,930 | +63.0% |
| 90th | $139,930 | +84.0% |
| Mean | $100,270 | +31.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Seattle run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $98,240 buys what $91,813 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,813US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,240 a year, 29.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,160 to $139,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Acupuncturists in Seattle, WA?
The median annual wage is $98,240, or $47.23 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 Seattle, WA is 29.2% 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 Seattle, WA earns more than $139,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,160 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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