Acupuncturists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $91,650 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.06
10th percentile $37,180
90th percentile $125,800
Employed locally 350
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,180
    25th
    $67,610
    50th (median)
    $91,650
    75th
    $100,460
    90th
    $125,800

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Acupuncturists salary vs area income 58% Median Acupuncturists salary is 42% 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
    California $77,640

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Acupuncturists make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Acupuncturists in San Jose, CA is $44.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.17 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Acupuncturists salaries?

    The median Acupuncturists salary in San Jose, CA is 17.3% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Acupuncturists (10th percentile) earn around $37,180 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,610.