Acupuncturists pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $139,930 or more. The middle half of acupuncturists in Seattle earn between $76,160 and $123,930.
- $76K10th
- $76K25th
- $98KMedian
- $124K75th
- $140K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,270 | $8,356 | $48.21 |
| Median | $98,240 | $8,187 | $47.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,160 | $6,347 | $36.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $123,930 | $10,328 | $59.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Acupuncturists pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Acupuncturists in Seattle earn 7% more than the Washington average ($93,860) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($87,020). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $76,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $100,270 | $98,240 | $76,160 | $139,930 | n/a |
| Washington | $93,860 | $83,200 | $75,350 | $139,930 | n/a |
| United States | $87,020 | $76,040 | $38,830 | $161,470 | 7,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Acupuncturists salary after taxes in Seattle
On the average salary of $100,270, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $79,370 a year, or $6,614 a month and $3,053 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for acupuncturists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $100,270 buys what about $90,225 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Acupuncturists salary in nearby metro areas
- Portland, OR$80,390
- Eugene, OR$61,900
- Santa Rosa, CA$75,730
- Salt Lake City, UT$66,520
- San Francisco, CA$78,260
- Santa Cruz, CA$76,660
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 Seattle: questions
How much do acupuncturists make an hour in Seattle?
$48.21 an hour on average, and $47.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level acupuncturists salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the acupuncturists take-home pay in Seattle?
About $79,370 a year ($6,614 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,270. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do acupuncturists earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($87,020).
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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
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