Occupation Salary Profile

Acupuncturists

SOC Code: 29-1291

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. Excludes “Chiropractors” (29-1011).

National Median (BLS)
$106,540
▲ +23.3% Nominal +19.4% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$65,000
▲ +3.46% Nominal +0.32% Real
Average Base Salary
$106,470
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
50
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Acupuncturists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $69,390
25th Percentile $84,300
National Median (50th Percentile) $106,540
75th Percentile $136,060
90th Percentile $148,940
P10: $69,390 P50 (Median): $106,540 P90: $148,940
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 29 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $65,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +3.46%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +0.32%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $49,334
25th Percentile $56,160
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $65,000
75th Percentile $78,000
90th Percentile $80,425
H-1B P10: $49,334 H-1B P50: $65,000 H-1B P90: $80,425
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Acupuncturists roles ($65,000) is -39% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($106,540).