Acupuncturist Salary in Pasadena, California

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Acupuncturist in Pasadena, CA is $68,918. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,583 to $76,555, with most professionals earning between $54,905 and $83,508.

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Provides healthcare professionals to government healthcare facilities supporting active military service members, retirees, and their families nationwide.

February 26, 2023

Evaluates and refers patients to topics such as meditation, ergonomics, stretching, exercise, nutrition, the healing process, breathing, and relaxation techniques.

June 25, 2022

Required to actively market for our wellness center in the community.

August 18, 2022

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December 04, 2022

Developing or modifying acupuncture treatment plans.

December 14, 2022

Works closely with patients to establish a treatment plan and refers clients to physician/medical professionals for medical issues that may arise during sessions.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Acupuncturist in Pasadena, CA

Average Base Salary

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61583

76555

68918

Average Total Cash Compensation

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62039

77163

69296

What is the average salary for Acupuncturist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Acupuncturist in Pasadena, CA. The base salary for Acupuncturist ranges from $61,583 to $76,555 with the average base salary of $68,918. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,039 to $77,163 with the average total cash compensation of $69,296.

View Average Salary for Acupuncturist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,918	$61,583 - $76,555
Bonus	$378	$456 - $608
Total Pay	$69,296	$62,039 - $77,163

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Acupuncturist Salary Near Pasadena, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Pasadena, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,072 - $75,919	COMPARE TO Pasadena, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,583 - $76,555	COMPARE TO Pasadena, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Carson, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,821 - $75,608	COMPARE TO Pasadena, CA
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,583 - $76,555	COMPARE TO Pasadena, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Los Angeles, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,583 - $76,555	COMPARE TO Pasadena, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Norwalk, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,883 - $75,684	COMPARE TO Pasadena, CA

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About Pasadena, California

Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, located 10 miles (16 kilometers) northeast of Downtown Los Angeles. The estimated population of Pasadena was 142,647 in 2017, making it the 183rd-largest city in the United States. Pasadena is the ninth-largest city in Los Angeles County. Pasadena was incorporated on June 19, 1886, becoming one of the first cities to be incorporated in what is now Los Angeles County, following the city of Los Angeles (April 4, 1850). It is one of the primary cultural centers of the San Gabriel Valley. The city is known for hosting the annua...

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