SOC 29-1291 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Acupuncturists — Tennessee
Tennessee
At $141,430 a year, the median wage for Acupuncturists in Tennessee sits 86.0% above the national figure of $76,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $141,430 a year, the median wage for Acupuncturists in Tennessee sits 86.0% above the national figure of $76,040. Half of workers earn between $127,450 and $213,710. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,990 and the ninetieth at $251,420.
Among the 24 states with published data for this occupation, Tennessee ranks 1st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 25th of 730 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,990 | −21.1% |
| 25th | $127,450 | +67.6% |
| Median (50th) | $141,430 | +86.0% |
| 75th | $213,710 | +181.0% |
| 90th | $251,420 | +230.6% |
| Mean | $158,380 | +108.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $141,430 goes as far as $153,896 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 102.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$141,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$153,896US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $141,430 a year, 86.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,990 to $251,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 24 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Acupuncturists in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $141,430, or $68.00 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 Tennessee is 86.0% 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 Tennessee earns more than $251,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,990 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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