Licensed acupuncturist demographics and statistics in the US
Licensed acupuncturist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates licensed acupuncturist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our licensed acupuncturist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about licensed acupuncturists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 6,438 licensed acupuncturists currently employed in the United States.
- 65.1% of all licensed acupuncturists are women, while 34.9% are men.
- The average licensed acupuncturist age is 49 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of licensed acupuncturists is White (58.4%), followed by Asian (20.5%), Hispanic or Latino (10.7%) and Unknown (6.8%).
- Licensed acupuncturists are most in-demand in Bend, OR.
- The non profits industry is the highest-paying for licensed acupuncturists.
- 12% of all licensed acupuncturists are LGBT.
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Licensed acupuncturist demographics by:
Licensed acupuncturist gender statistics
65.1% of licensed acupuncturists are women and 34.9% of licensed acupuncturists are men.
- Female, 65.1%
- Male, 34.9%
Licensed acupuncturist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.1% |
| Male | 34.9% |
Licensed acupuncturist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.08 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,730
Female income
$69,985
Licensed acupuncturist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in licensed acupuncturist positions over time. Currently, 65.1% of licensed acupuncturists are female.
Licensed acupuncturist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.62% | 57.38% |
| 2011 | 34.14% | 65.86% |
| 2012 | 34.02% | 65.98% |
| 2013 | 40.17% | 59.83% |
| 2014 | 30.73% | 69.27% |
| 2015 | 24.14% | 75.86% |
| 2016 | 31.59% | 68.41% |
| 2017 | 37.09% | 62.91% |
| 2018 | 31.34% | 68.66% |
| 2019 | 35.97% | 64.03% |
| 2020 | 33.42% | 66.58% |
| 2021 | 34.87% | 65.13% |
Licensed acupuncturist related jobs gender ratio
We compared licensed acupuncturists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Licensed Acupuncturist | 35% | 65% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Licensed acupuncturist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among licensed acupuncturists is White, which makes up 58.4% of all licensed acupuncturists. Comparatively, 20.5% of licensed acupuncturists are Asian and 10.7% of licensed acupuncturists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.4%
- Asian, 20.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Licensed acupuncturist race
| Licensed acupuncturist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Asian | 20.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Licensed acupuncturist race and ethnicity over time
See how licensed acupuncturist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Licensed acupuncturist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.25% | 1.89% | 27.52% | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 61.30% | 3.14% | 23.29% | 8.14% |
| 2012 | 59.94% | 1.49% | 27.02% | 8.35% |
| 2013 | 67.27% | 2.28% | 20.04% | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 58.22% | 4.66% | 23.96% | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 60.62% | 4.37% | 22.17% | 9.29% |
| 2016 | 66.30% | 2.45% | 19.36% | 8.48% |
| 2017 | 63.71% | 3.58% | 21.74% | 8.59% |
| 2018 | 64.47% | 4.30% | 20.26% | 8.31% |
| 2019 | 63.31% | 3.52% | 20.13% | 9.20% |
| 2020 | 58.56% | 2.33% | 23.00% | 11.03% |
| 2021 | 58.38% | 3.45% | 20.46% | 10.69% |
Licensed acupuncturist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino licensed acupuncturists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown licensed acupuncturists have the lowest average salary at $58,002.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,002 |
| White | $65,802 |
| Black or African American | $59,223 |
| Asian | $63,908 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,669 |
Licensed acupuncturist age breakdown
The average age of licensed acupuncturists is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the licensed acupuncturist population.
Licensed acupuncturist age breakdown
| Licensed Acupuncturist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Licensed acupuncturist educational attainment
The most common degree for licensed acupuncturists is master's degree, with 46% of licensed acupuncturists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 42% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Master's, 46%
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Licensed acupuncturists by degree level
| Licensed acupuncturist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Licensed acupuncturist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, licensed acupuncturists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $77,993 annually. With a Master's degree, licensed acupuncturists earn a median annual income of $74,003 compared to $71,398 for licensed acupuncturists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,398 |
| No Education | $56,222 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,811 |
| Master's Degree | $74,003 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,140 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,993 |
Licensed acupuncturist employment statistics
Most licensed acupuncturists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where licensed acupuncturists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where licensed acupuncturists work.
Licensed acupuncturist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 3% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Licensed acupuncturist jobs by company type
Employees with the licensed acupuncturist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most licensed acupuncturists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Licensed acupuncturist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 9% |
Licensed acupuncturist jobs by industry
The most common industries for licensed acupuncturists are health care, education and hospitality.
Licensed acupuncturist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 40% |
| Education | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Licensed acupuncturist turnover and employment statistics
Licensed acupuncturist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for licensed acupuncturists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Licensed acupuncturist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Licensed acupuncturist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 1.80% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 4.55% |
| 2021 | 5.48% |
Average licensed acupuncturist tenure
The average licensed acupuncturist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 439 licensed acupuncturists resumes in Zippia's database.
Licensed acupuncturist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Licensed acupuncturist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of licensed acupuncturists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 38,047 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Licensed Acupuncturist | 11.66% | - |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Medicine Worker | 13.05% | 29,829 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar licensed acupuncturist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 38,047 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Medicine Worker | 13.05% | 29,829 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by licensed acupuncturists
The most common foreign language among licensed acupuncturists is Chinese at 34.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 26.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Chinese, 34.7%
- Spanish, 26.5%
- Japanese, 6.1%
- French, 6.1%
- Russian, 6.1%
- Other, 20.5%
Licensed acupuncturist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 34.7% |
| Spanish | 26.5% |
| Japanese | 6.1% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Russian | 6.1% |
| Other | 20.5% |
