Acupuncturists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • California
Acupuncturists in California earn a median salary of $84,131 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.7% vs the national median of $78,140. An estimated 1,060 acupuncturists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $52,000 to $128,940 depending on location.
$84,131
Avg median salary in California
$128,940
Highest paying metro
$52,000
Lowest paying metro
1,060
Employed in California
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Acupuncturists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | $128,940 | $62,950 | $137,090 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $106,710 | $60,280 | $167,590 | 210 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $96,560 | $59,270 | $162,620 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | $93,820 | $65,380 | $149,430 | 340 |
| San Jose, CA | $91,650 | $67,610 | $100,460 | 350 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,590 | $50,650 | $105,810 | — |
| Oxnard, CA | $67,410 | $63,860 | $91,690 | 60 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,420 | $47,250 | $98,950 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,210 | $52,000 | $83,120 | — |
| Riverside, CA | $52,000 | $37,110 | $73,330 | — |