Acupuncturists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $52,000 -33.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $37,040
90th percentile $106,530
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,040
    25th
    $37,110
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $73,330
    90th
    $106,530

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Acupuncturists salary vs area income 60% Median Acupuncturists salary is 40% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $135,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $128,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,710
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $96,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,820
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,650

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,790
    Pharmacists$160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50,300
    Respiratory Therapists$97,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Acupuncturists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Acupuncturists in Riverside, CA is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.22 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Acupuncturists salaries?

    The median Acupuncturists salary in Riverside, CA is 33.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Acupuncturists (10th percentile) earn around $37,040 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,110.