Acupuncturists

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
9%
risk level
POLLING
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LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
3.9%
by 2031
WAGES
$72,220
or $34.72 hourly
VOLUME
7,800
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
5.5/10

Automation risk

9% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Finger Dexterity

  • Manual Dexterity

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Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Acupuncturists' job openings is expected to rise 3.9% by 2031

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

Wages

High paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Acupuncturists' was $72,220, or $34.72 per hour

'Acupuncturists' were paid 55.9% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 7,800 people employed as Acupuncturists within the United States.

This represents around 0.005% of the employed workforce across the country.

Put another way, around 1 in 18 thousand people are employed as Acupuncturists.

Job description

Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies.

SOC Code: 29-1291.00

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