Acupuncture Salary in Maryland - MD

Maryland boasts an established, engaged and thriving community of professional acupuncturists and oriental medicine providers. The state's reasonable requirements in terms of education and certification, combined with its resident's higher than average annual health expenditures make it an excellent location to begin a career in acupuncture. With more than four hundred and thirty licensed, practicing acupuncturists in the state, students can rest assured that Maryland's residents look favorably on acupuncture therapy.

An acupuncturist salary in Maryland varies with experience, reputation, credentials and location. Practitioners who complete additional training, stay current with continuing education, and who establish a reputation and accumulate a faithful customer base are sure to enjoy a stable, quickly growing career. Professionals beginning their careers can expect a salary between $48,000 and $54,000. Some city-specific salaries are listed below.

• Baltimore, Maryland $48,000
• Columbia, Maryland $54,000
• Silver Spring, Maryland $54,000
• Ellicott City, Maryland $53,000

Residents of Maryland spend some $3,800 on health expenses each year in addition to medical insurance expenditures. This spending demonstrates a heightened focus on personal health in the state, and helps to foster a successful environment for those embarking on a new career in acupuncture.