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Compare acupuncturist licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$88,886
across 24 states
Avg. Time to License
3.6 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$1,255
across 45 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | 3.6 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $82,040#13 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,350#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $87,780#7 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,250#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,150#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $77,640#16 | 3.6 yr#1 | $625#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,050#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,350#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,244#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $97,080#5 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,320#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $183,530#1 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,055#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $60,440#23 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,200#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,245#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $37,430#24 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,150#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,200#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $73,850#18 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,100#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,190#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | — | 3.6 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $82,220#11 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,350#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,400#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $66,320#21 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,200#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $78,080#15 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,450#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $135,250#3 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,550#42 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $153,350#2 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,212#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $124,640#4 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,250#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,150#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $80,360#14 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,175#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,250#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,200#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,750#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $83,110#10 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,170#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $86,550#8 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,250#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $83,220#9 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,550#42 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $93,610#6 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,738#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $73,100#20 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,325#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | — | 3.6 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,350#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | — | 3.6 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $63,620#22 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,456#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,015#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,240#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,200#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | — | 3.6 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,200#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $82,170#12 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,320#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,145#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,175#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,210#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $73,420#19 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,398#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | — | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,200#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $74,450#17 | 3.6 yr#1 | $1,106#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | — | 3.6 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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