Acupuncturists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for acupuncturistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Tennessee$158,380
- New Jersey$129,250
- Indiana$107,060
- Massachusetts$102,460
- Michigan$99,720
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Texas$64,190
- Utah$67,550
- Georgia$67,930
- North Carolina$68,760
- Colorado$70,710
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $158,380 | $141,430 | $76 | +82% | — |
| 2 | New Jersey | $129,250 | $125,260 | $62 | +48.5% | 240 |
| 3 | Indiana | $107,060 | $120,490 | $51 | +23% | 30 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $102,460 | $93,360 | $49 | +17.7% | — |
| 5 | Michigan | $99,720 | $65,490 | $48 | +14.6% | — |
| 6 | Washington | $93,860 | $83,200 | $45 | +7.9% | — |
| 7 | Maryland | $91,490 | $101,650 | $44 | +5.1% | — |
| 8 | California | $89,810 | $75,530 | $43 | +3.2% | 2,520 |
| 9 | Missouri | $89,710 | $89,000 | $43 | +3.1% | — |
| 10 | New York | $88,300 | $86,120 | $42 | +1.5% | 1,160 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $87,560 | $85,130 | $42 | +0.6% | 60 |
| 12 | Maine | $87,140 | $83,040 | $42 | +0.1% | — |
| 13 | Florida | $82,750 | $69,990 | $40 | -4.9% | 900 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $82,680 | $84,820 | $40 | -5% | 170 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $78,840 | $69,690 | $38 | -9.4% | 210 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $78,370 | $64,570 | $38 | -9.9% | — |
| 17 | Oregon | $77,220 | $64,870 | $37 | -11.3% | 360 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $76,720 | $77,470 | $37 | -11.8% | — |
| 19 | Arizona | $72,510 | $85,300 | $35 | -16.7% | 70 |
| 20 | Colorado | $70,710 | $56,950 | $34 | -18.7% | — |
| 21 | North Carolina | $68,760 | $76,500 | $33 | -21% | 320 |
| 22 | Georgia | $67,930 | $73,980 | $33 | -21.9% | 140 |
| 23 | Utah | $67,550 | $58,620 | $32 | -22.4% | — |
| 24 | Texas | $64,190 | $66,530 | $31 | -26.2% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 26 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $107,880 | $115,140 | — |
| 2 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $105,850 | $92,290 | — |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $101,390 | $98,620 | — |
| 4 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $100,920 | $86,880 | 160 |
| 5 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,550 | $99,600 | 1,210 |
| 6 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $99,360 | $82,710 | — |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $98,240 | $100,270 | — |
| 8 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $91,350 | $76,660 | 50 |
| 9 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $89,990 | $81,570 | 90 |
| 10 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $86,530 | $111,780 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing acupuncturistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personal Care Services | $199,570 | $167,630 | — |
| 2 | Offices of Physicians | $186,300 | $144,120 | — |
| 3 | Outpatient Care Centers | $119,750 | $114,900 | 230 |
| 4 | Personal and Laundry Services | $115,500 | $137,710 | — |
| 5 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $115,500 | $137,710 | — |
| 6 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $109,940 | $116,360 | 170 |
| 7 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $109,430 | $115,420 | 140 |
| 8 | Hospitals | $108,070 | $114,870 | 200 |
| 9 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $108,070 | $114,310 | 170 |
| 10 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $106,540 | $106,470 | 50 |
| 11 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $105,130 | $107,180 | 60 |
| 12 | Offices of Chiropractors | $101,990 | $97,250 | 230 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Full-time vs part-time
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do acupuncturists make in the U.S.?
The median acupuncturists salary in the United States is $76,040 per year (mean $87,020), and about 80% earn between $38,830 and $161,470.
How much do acupuncturists make per hour?
Roughly $42 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $87,020 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays acupuncturists the most?
Tennessee has the highest average pay for acupuncturists at $158,380 per year (median $141,430).
What is the job outlook for acupuncturists?
Employment is projected to change +6.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 900 openings per year.
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