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 PhysicianAcupuncturistHerbalistLicensed 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
| 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 ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word
Technology Skills
AcuPartner ProfessionalElectronic health record EHR softwareMiridia Technology AcuGraphQPuncture IIQchartQpalm AcupunctureTrigram Software AcuBase ProWord processing software
Tools & Equipment
Acupuncture ear probesAcupuncture needle guide tubesAcutonics tuning forksAdenoid sphygmomanometersAdson forcepsAir ion testersAngle tip forcepsAutoclave sterilizers