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Acupuncturists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Acupuncturists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$75,530
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.7% vs 2024
$89,810
Mean Salary
$75,530
Median Salary
$36.31
Hourly Rate
2,520 people work as Acupuncturists in California
Acupuncturists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Acupuncturists in California earn a median salary of $75,530 per year ($6,294/month).
This is 9.3% below the national average of $83,291.
California ranks #15 out of 24 states for Acupuncturists pay.
Approximately 2,520 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 2.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Acupuncturists
Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.75
Social Perceptiveness
3.75
Service Orientation
3.62
Speaking
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.59
Customer and Personal Service
4.15
Therapy and Counseling
4.07
Psychology
3.9
Sales and Marketing
3.64
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(76.3% of workers)
Salaries for Acupuncturists in California range from $37,810 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $186,300 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,990 and $117,540.
The median annual salary for Acupuncturists in California is $75,530 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $89,810.
What is the salary range for a Acupuncturists in California?
Salaries for Acupuncturists in California range from $37,810 at the 10th percentile to $186,300 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,990 and $117,540.
What is the starting salary for a Acupuncturists in California?
Entry-level Acupuncturists positions in California typically start around $37,810 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Acupuncturists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,520 people are employed as Acupuncturists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Acupuncturists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Acupuncturists in California is approximately $36.31 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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