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.
Common Job Titles
- Acupuncture Physician
- Acupuncturist
- Herbalist
- Licensed Acupuncturist (LAC)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Acupuncturists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
8,440
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $41,840. 25th percentile: U.S. $54,090. 50th percentile: U.S. $78,140. 75th percentile: U.S. $107,120. 90th percentile: U.S. $158,540. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $41,840 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $158,540 |
| Workers on average earn | $89,750 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Medicine and Dentistry4.6/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.2/5
- Therapy and Counseling4.1/5
- Psychology3.9/5
- Sales and Marketing3.6/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- AcuPartner Professional
- Electronic health record EHR software
- Miridia Technology AcuGraph
- QPuncture II
- Qchart
- Qpalm Acupuncture
- Trigram Software AcuBase Pro
- Word processing software
Tools & Equipment
- Acupuncture ear probes
- Acupuncture needle guide tubes
- Acutonics tuning forks
- Adenoid sphygmomanometers
- Adson forceps
- Air ion testers
- Angle tip forceps
- Autoclave sterilizers