Acupuncturists Salary by State
The national median pay for acupuncturists is $76,040 a year. By state, it ranges from $56,950 in Colorado to $141,430 in Tennessee.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,830
- 25th percentile
- $55,380
- Median
- $76,040
- 75th percentile
- $102,280
- Top 10%
- $161,470
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 7,830 jobs.
Median pay in 24 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $141,430 | +86% | $59,990 | $251,420 | Not published |
| 2 | New Jersey | $125,260 | +65% | $73,110 | $187,360 | 240 |
| 3 | Indiana | $120,490 | +58% | $62,050 | $127,300 | 30 |
| 4 | Maryland | $101,650 | +34% | $52,020 | $115,500 | Not published |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $93,360 | +23% | $52,970 | $149,080 | Not published |
| 6 | Missouri | $89,000 | +17% | $45,330 | $144,840 | Not published |
| 7 | New York | $86,120 | +13% | $55,380 | $142,240 | 1,160 |
| 8 | Arizona | $85,300 | +12% | $35,350 | $114,980 | 70 |
| 9 | Kentucky | $85,130 | +12% | $85,130 | $101,880 | 60 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $84,820 | +12% | $63,240 | $107,240 | 170 |
| 11 | Washington | $83,200 | +9% | $75,350 | $139,930 | Not published |
| 12 | Maine | $83,040 | +9% | $45,070 | $134,570 | Not published |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $77,470 | +2% | $50,120 | $107,880 | Not published |
| 14 | North Carolina | $76,500 | +1% | $41,390 | $94,230 | 320 |
| 15 | California | $75,530 | −1% | $37,810 | $186,300 | 2,520 |
| 16 | Georgia | $73,980 | −3% | $23,800 | $99,360 | 140 |
| 17 | Florida | $69,990 | −8% | $36,570 | $198,010 | 900 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $69,690 | −8% | $39,990 | $134,570 | 210 |
| 19 | Texas | $66,530 | −13% | $31,470 | $90,420 | Not published |
| 20 | Michigan | $65,490 | −14% | $37,130 | $181,240 | Not published |
| 21 | Oregon | $64,870 | −15% | $51,740 | $104,000 | 360 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $64,570 | −15% | $64,560 | $102,740 | Not published |
| 23 | Utah | $58,620 | −23% | $58,480 | $88,270 | Not published |
| 24 | Colorado | $56,950 | −25% | $43,310 | $101,180 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Acupuncturists salary questions
Which state pays acupuncturists the most?
Tennessee, with a median of $141,430 a year (+86% vs. the national median of $76,040). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays acupuncturists the least?
Colorado, with a median of $56,950 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most acupuncturists work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,520, with a median of $75,530.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.