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  1. Occupations
  2. Acupuncturists

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.

SOC: 29-1291.00

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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

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
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Naturopathic Physicians 29-1299.01
  • Chiropractors 29-1011.00
  • Emergency Medicine Physicians 29-1214.00
  • Cardiologists 29-1212.00
  • General Internal Medicine Physicians 29-1216.00

Moderately Similar

  • Nurse Practitioners 29-1171.00
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians 29-1229.04
  • Massage Therapists 31-9011.00
  • Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215.00
  • Allergists and Immunologists 29-1229.01

Related

  • Pediatric Surgeons 29-1243.00
  • Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric 29-1242.00
  • Psychiatrists 29-1223.00
  • Dermatologists 29-1213.00
  • Obstetricians and Gynecologists 29-1218.00
  • Neurologists 29-1217.00
  • Recreational Therapists 29-1125.00
  • Urologists 29-1229.03
  • Pediatricians, General 29-1221.00
  • Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 29-1141.02

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Master's DegreeM.S. in AcupunctureIssuer: National University of Health Sciences
  • Doctoral ProfessionalDoctor of AcupunctureIssuer: National University of Health Sciences
  • Master's DegreeAcupunctureIssuer: Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine
  • CertificateAcupunctureIssuer: Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine
  • Master's DegreeAcupunctureIssuer: Colorado Chinese Medicine University
  • Doctoral ProfessionalACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINEIssuer: Maryland University of Integrative Health
  • Doctoral ProfessionalAcupunctureIssuer: Colorado Chinese Medicine University