The average salary for a acupuncturist in the United States is $84,260, but the range typically falls between $52,000 and $99,740. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $40.51, with a range between $25 and $47.95.
There are approximately 9,370 people employed as a acupuncturist in the United States. With California, New York, New Jersey employing the highest number of acupuncturists.The state with the best pay for a acupuncturist is Rhode Island, with an average annual salary of $110,840, while Idaho has the lowest average annual salary of $33,170.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $41,600 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,000 | $25 |
| Median | $78,220 | $37.6 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,740 | $47.95 |
| 90th Percentile | $140,660 | $67.63 |
The salary of a acupuncturist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a acupuncturist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for acupuncturists are Rhode Island, Missouri, Kansas, New Jersey, Minnesota while the worst states are Idaho, Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico, Indiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $31,620 | $75,280 | $143,730 |
| Arizona | $46,610 | $74,460 | $88,450 |
| California | $42,540 | $83,340 | $145,030 |
| Colorado | $36,280 | $46,340 | $63,000 |
| Florida | $42,000 | $107,340 | $203,110 |
| Idaho | $16,890 | $33,170 | $40,120 |
| Indiana | $30,600 | $66,040 | $117,510 |
| Kansas | $96,010 | $95,950 | $100,900 |
| Kentucky | $67,480 | $74,000 | $79,040 |
| Maine | $42,000 | $64,820 | $85,400 |
| Maryland | $35,340 | $59,160 | $107,640 |
| Minnesota | $65,440 | $117,620 | $138,490 |
| Missouri | $58,000 | $96,700 | $135,530 |
| New Jersey | $53,580 | $98,230 | $126,660 |
| New Mexico | $29,910 | $53,410 | $80,000 |
| New York | $52,000 | $89,010 | $127,000 |
| North Carolina | $24,710 | $70,040 | $91,870 |
| Oregon | $47,070 | $99,290 | $208,000 |
| Rhode Island | $63,980 | $110,840 | $145,860 |
| South Carolina | $41,460 | $72,400 | $79,130 |
| Texas | $28,790 | $75,480 | $93,480 |
| Washington | $43,770 | $83,730 | $141,820 |
| Wisconsin | $41,050 | $70,650 | $104,480 |
Even between cities, the salary of a acupuncturist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for acupuncturists is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, MN with an average salary of $128,420.The city with the lowest average salary for acupuncturists is Fort Collins, CO with an average salary of $62,230.
Areas with highest average salaries for acupuncturists
Areas with lowest average salaries for acupuncturists
The number of acupuncturists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of acupuncturists has increased by 2,120. On average, the number of acupuncturists has been increasing by 9.7% each year. The salary of acupuncturists has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of acupuncturists has increased by $12,490. On average, the salary of acupuncturists has been increasing by 5.8% each year.
Acupuncturists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for acupuncturists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
$240,790 per year
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