Acupuncturist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An acupuncturist earns a median of $76,040 a year ($36.56 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $87,020. About 7,830 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $76,040
- Gross pay
- $2,924.62
- Federal income tax
- −$303.80
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$181.33
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$42.41
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,397.08
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $76,040
- Federal
- $7,899
- FICA
- $5,817
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $62,324
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Acupuncturists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1291). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an acupuncturist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $36.56; the average is $41.84.
What is the salary range for an acupuncturist?
The bottom 10% earn under $38,830 and the top 10% earn over $161,470 a year.
How much is $76,040 after taxes?
About $62,324 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $58,478 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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