Acupuncturists
SOC Code: 29-1291 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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.
Advertisement
Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Acupuncturists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $88,358 | $128,378 | $168,418 | $208,437 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $142,251 | $162,968 | $183,664 | $204,381 |
| Gainesville, FL | $138,154 | $160,139 | $182,125 | $204,110 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $124,280 | $150,696 | $177,091 | $203,507 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $88,275 | $124,197 | $160,118 | $196,040 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $88,275 | $124,197 | $160,118 | $196,040 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $88,275 | $124,197 | $160,118 | $196,040 |
| Bay City, MI | $88,275 | $124,197 | $160,118 | $196,040 |
| Flint, MI | $88,275 | $124,197 | $160,118 | $196,040 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $88,275 | $124,197 | $160,118 | $196,040 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.2 | |
| Active Learning | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.5 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.1 |
| Psychology | 3.8 |
| Biology | 3.7 |
| English Language | 3.6 |
| Administrative | 3.5 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3.5 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 67.9% |
| Post-first professional | 14.3% |
| Some college | 7.1% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Formulate herbal preparations to treat conditions considering herbal properties, such as taste, toxicity, effects of preparation, contraindications, and incompatibilities.
- Maintain and follow standard quality, safety, environmental, and infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintain detailed and complete records of health care plans and prognoses.
- Dispense herbal formulas and inform patients of dosages and frequencies, treatment duration, possible side effects, and drug interactions.
- Consider Western medical procedures in health assessment, health care team communication, and care referrals.
- Adhere to local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and statutes.
- Treat patients using tools, such as needles, cups, ear balls, seeds, pellets, or nutritional supplements.
- Educate patients on topics, such as meditation, ergonomics, stretching, exercise, nutrition, the healing process, breathing, or relaxation techniques.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word AcuPartner Professional Electronic health record EHR software Miridia Technology AcuGraph QPuncture II Qchart Qpalm Acupuncture Trigram Software AcuBase Pro Word processing software
Calculate your wage level for Acupuncturists →
Advertisement
H-1B Guides & Resources
Looking for an H-1B immigration attorney?
Find experienced immigration lawyers in our attorney directory.