Acupuncturists Salary in California
The median pay for a acupuncturists in California is $77,640/year ($37.33/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $152K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $78K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level acupuncturists (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K. Top earners bring in $152K or more, a $109K spread from bottom to top.
Acupuncturists salary by metro in California
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $129K | +66% | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $107K | +37% | 210 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $97K | +24% | N/A |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $94K | +21% | 340 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $92K | +18% | 350 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $78K | -0% | N/A |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $67K | -13% | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $62K | -20% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do acupuncturists make in California?
The median is $77,640 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,060, and experienced acupuncturists can clear $152,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $78K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,971/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 49.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a acupuncturists salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median acupuncturists salary is worth about $73,149 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do acupuncturists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.