Beauty and Wellness

Acupuncturist

Salary range₹1.8 – 3.6 LPA → ₹4 – 8 LPA Top hiring statesDelhi NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

An acupuncturist treats pain and illness by inserting fine needles at specific body points, a technique from traditional Chinese medicine. Check recognised training and local rules before practising.

Assess the patient's condition and history
Apply needle, cupping or moxibustion therapy
Advise on lifestyle and follow-up

2 Skills required

Acupuncture techniques Anatomy & physiology Hygiene & sterilisation Patient communication Compassion Record keeping

3 Opportunities available in the market

Practitioners work in wellness clinics, hospitals and their own clinics, with a growing interest in integrative medicine.

Wellness centres and integrative clinics
Own practice
Rehabilitation and pain clinics

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹1.8 – 3.6 LPA≈ ₹15K – ₹30K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹4 – 8 LPA≈ ₹33K – ₹67K / month

Senior / specialist₹10 – 20 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹1.67L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High demand
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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