Acupuncturists pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City

In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for acupuncturists is $48.34 an hour ($100,550 a year). About 1,210 people work in this job there.

$48.34Median hourly pay
$55,380–$114,090Middle half of workers, yearly
1,210People in this job in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

That is 32% higher than the U.S. median ($76,040). It is 17% higher than the New York median ($86,120).

Pay range for acupuncturists in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$26.63$55,380
25% of workers$26.63$55,380
Half of workers (median)$48.34$100,550
75% of workers$54.85$114,090
90% of workers$77.67$161,560

Acupuncturists pay in New York metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page)$100,5501,210

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for acupuncturists

  • Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +8.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.