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Acupuncturists average salary by city in California
- Los Angeles$111,780
- San Jose$98,620
- San Francisco$78,260
- Santa Cruz$76,660
- Santa Rosa$75,730
- Oxnard$72,410
- San Diego$70,520
- Riverside$60,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $111,780 | $86,530 | $59,850 | $81,164 | 114 |
| San Jose | $98,620 | $101,390 | $74,510 | $73,130 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $78,260 | $62,590 | $38,830 | $60,698 | 116 |
| Santa Cruz | $76,660 | $91,350 | $47,360 | $59,700 | 110 |
| Santa Rosa | $75,730 | $64,420 | $47,250 | $59,120 | 108 |
| Oxnard | $72,410 | $70,080 | $47,650 | $57,050 | 111 |
| San Diego | $70,520 | $64,490 | $47,990 | $55,872 | 112 |
| Riverside | $60,400 | $52,000 | $37,110 | $48,895 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1291.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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