How much do acupuncturists make?
According to Payscale’s Real-Time Salary Survey, www.payscale.com, the median yearly salary for acupuncturists in years 1-4 is $45,000, with those employed by a hospital earning an average of $49,000. A licensed acupuncturist after one year out of school can expect to make $45,000 a year and up. After five years in practice, one’s income should approach $100,000. More and more acupuncturists are joining group practices that also include chiropractic and medical doctors.