Acupuncturists pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,970 or more. The middle half of acupuncturists in Raleigh earn between $41,390 and $80,290.
- $26K10th
- $41K25th
- $41KMedian
- $80K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,290 | $4,774 | $27.54 |
| Median | $41,390 | $3,449 | $19.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,390 | $3,449 | $19.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,290 | $6,691 | $38.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Acupuncturists salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $57,290, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $46,435 a year, or $3,870 a month and $1,786 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for acupuncturists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $57,290 buys what about $58,366 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Acupuncturists salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 3rd of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($81,570).
Highest-paying cities for acupuncturists
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($115,140).
- Boston, MA$115,140
- Los Angeles, CA$111,780
- Seattle, WA$100,270
- New York, NY$99,600
- San Jose, CA$98,620
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Acupuncturists salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do acupuncturists make an hour in Raleigh?
$27.54 an hour on average, and $19.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level acupuncturists salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the acupuncturists take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $46,435 a year ($3,870 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,290.
Do acupuncturists earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($84,770).
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; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 23.3%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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