Acupuncturist Salary in San Francisco, California

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Acupuncturist in San Francisco, CA is $77,703. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,433 to $86,313, with most professionals earning between $61,904 and $94,153.

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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 San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

69433

86313

77703

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

69947

86999

78129

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 San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Acupuncturist ranges from $69,433 to $86,313 with the average base salary of $77,703. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,947 to $86,999 with the average total cash compensation of $78,129.

View Average Salary for Acupuncturist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,703	$69,433 - $86,313
Bonus	$426	$514 - $685
Total Pay	$78,129	$69,947 - $86,999

* 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 San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,433 - $86,313	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,893 - $84,399	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,893 - $84,399	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,545 - $77,751	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,782 - $84,261	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,411 - $77,585	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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