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Acupuncturists

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Description

Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies.

Industry areas

  • Health Science

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$60,570

State-by-state Salary

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$98,990
$28,880
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Master's degree 76%
  • First professional degree 16%
  • Doctoral degree 6%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

  • Psychology
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Education and Training
  • Medicine and Dentistry
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