JobSOC 29-1291

Acupuncturists

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

1 program

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine51.3301

02.

Draws on

Customer and Personal Service4.5 of 5
Medicine and Dentistry4.1 of 5
Psychology3.8 of 5
Biology3.7 of 5
English Language3.6 of 5
Administrative3.5 of 5
Therapy and Counseling3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.