Depending on the type of practice and sale of related products, graduates can expect to earn anywhere from $35,000 to $200,000 annually. According to www.payscale.com, the median yearly income for professional licensed acupuncturists in years 1 - 4 is $45,000, with those employed by a hospital earning an average of $49,000. After two to five years in practice, one's income should approach $100,000. More and more acupuncturists are joining group practices that also include other medical practitioners.