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Acupuncturists

Median Salary
78,220
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Self-employed

66%

Private for profit

29%

Private not for profit

4%

State and local government

0%

Federal Government

0%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$33,790

10%

$78,220

Median

$104,460

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    76%

  • First professional degree

    16%

  • Doctoral degree

    6%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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