Acupuncturists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for acupuncturists is $76,040, or $36.56 per hour. About 7,830 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $141,430 in Tennessee to $56,950 in Colorado.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 24 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $141,430 | $68.00 | — | — |
| 2 | New Jersey | $125,260 | $60.22 | 240 | 1.11 |
| 3 | Indiana | $120,490 | $57.93 | 30 | 0.21 |
| 4 | Maryland | $101,650 | $48.87 | — | — |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $93,360 | $44.88 | — | — |
| 6 | Missouri | $89,000 | $42.79 | — | — |
| 7 | New York | $86,120 | $41.40 | 1,160 | 2.38 |
| 8 | Arizona | $85,300 | $41.01 | 70 | 0.44 |
| 9 | Kentucky | $85,130 | $40.93 | 60 | 0.63 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $84,820 | $40.78 | 170 | 1.14 |
| 11 | Washington | $83,200 | $40.00 | — | — |
| 12 | Maine | $83,040 | $39.92 | — | — |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $77,470 | $37.24 | — | — |
| 14 | North Carolina | $76,500 | $36.78 | 320 | 1.29 |
| 15 | California | $75,530 | $36.31 | 2,520 | 2.75 |
| 16 | Georgia | $73,980 | $35.57 | 140 | 0.56 |
| 17 | Florida | $69,990 | $33.65 | 900 | 1.80 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $69,690 | $33.51 | 210 | 1.42 |
| 19 | Texas | $66,530 | $31.98 | — | — |
| 20 | Michigan | $65,490 | $31.49 | — | — |
| 21 | Oregon | $64,870 | $31.19 | 360 | 3.64 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $64,570 | $31.04 | — | — |
| 23 | Utah | $58,620 | $28.18 | — | — |
| 24 | Colorado | $56,950 | $27.38 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do acupuncturists make?
The median annual wage for acupuncturists in the United States is $76,040, or $36.56 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $38,830, and the top 10% earn $161,470.
How many acupuncturists are employed in the U.S.?
About 7,830 people work as acupuncturists nationwide.
Which state pays acupuncturists the most?
Tennessee pays the most at a median of $141,430, followed by New Jersey ($125,260) and Indiana ($120,490).
Which state pays acupuncturists the least?
Colorado has the lowest median at $56,950.
Where are acupuncturists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Oregon at 3.64×.