Acupuncturists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $65,680 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.58
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile $129,440
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $42,360
    50th (median)
    $65,680
    75th
    $92,010
    90th
    $129,440

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Acupuncturists salary vs area income 74% Median Acupuncturists salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Acupuncturists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $190,060
    Florida $183,530
    Michigan $153,350
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $135,260
    Massachusetts $135,250
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $128,940

    Nearby metros — Acupuncturists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $190,060
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,710
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $87,780
    New Mexico $83,220
    Medford, OR $49,920
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $43,490

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Acupuncturists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Acupuncturists in Portland, ME is $31.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.23 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Acupuncturists salaries?

    The median Acupuncturists salary in Portland, ME is 15.9% below the national median of $78,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Acupuncturists in Portland?

    Entry-level Acupuncturists (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,360.