Annual Salary
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Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
Swap to Social care or Therapy or go back to all job sectors
Swap to Social care or Therapy or go back to all job sectors
Acupuncturists insert needles into pressure points on clients' bodies to help relieve everyday stresses, and improve their wellbeing.
Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: freelance / self-employed; managing your own hours
There will be
6% more Acupuncturist jobs in 2026.
In your local area
In your day-to-day duties you could:
You could work from home, at a hospice, in a therapy clinic, at a GP practice or in an NHS or private hospital.
You can get into this job through:
You'll need to do a qualification that is recognised by one of the professional organisations for acupuncture, for example:
The British Acupuncture Accreditation Board is an independent accreditation body, and has approved several courses that lead to membership of the British Acupuncture Council.
Courses are offered at different levels, with some going up to degree. Each body sets its own course entry requirements.
If you're a qualified healthcare professional, like a doctor or nurse, you could train in acupuncture through the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS).
Members of the BMAS are regulated healthcare professionals who practise acupuncture in their professional practice.
You'll need to:
Work is currently ongoing for the statutory regulation of acupuncturists.
You may find it useful to join organisations like the British Acupuncture Council and Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about acupuncture careers from the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board, the British Acupuncture Council or the NHS.
With experience you could move into teaching or research.
You may find it useful to join organisations like the British Acupuncture Council and Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about acupuncture careers from the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board and the British Acupuncture Council.
You'll need: