Average Naturopath and Acupuncturist Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Naturopath and Acupuncturist salary for 2024 in China and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Chinese yuan. To keep things simple, we are using the CNY currency code instead of the currency symbol ¥.

How Much Does a Naturopath and Acupuncturist Make in China?

A Naturopath and Acupuncturist working in China will typically earn around 159,400 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 86,520 CNY to the highest average salary of 239,000 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
159,400 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
13,283 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
86,520 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
7,210 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
239,000 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
19,916 CNY

These are average salaries for a Naturopath and Acupuncturist in China and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Naturopath and Acupuncturist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Naturopath and Acupuncturist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Naturopath and Acupuncturist Salaries in China

So we've looked at the average salaries a Naturopath and Acupuncturist will earn in China. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Naturopath and Acupuncturist can earn between 86,520 CNY and 239,000 CNY on average in China. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Naturopath and Acupuncturist in China is 148,300 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 148,300 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 148,300 CNY.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Naturopath and Acupuncturist salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 104,620 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 104,620 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 175,900 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 175,900 CNY.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Naturopath and Acupuncturist Salary by Experience Level in China

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average naturopath and acupuncturist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Naturopath and Acupuncturist in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 98,120 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Naturopath and Acupuncturist salary would increase to 127,700 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Naturopath and Acupuncturist, the average salary would be 164,200 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 196,800 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Naturopath and Acupuncturist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 215,100 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Naturopath and Acupuncturist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 231,000 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
98,120 CNY
2-5 Years +26%
127,700 CNY
5-10 Years +32%
164,200 CNY
10-15 Years +18%
196,800 CNY
15-20 Years +11%
215,100 CNY
20+ Years +6%
231,000 CNY

Naturopath and Acupuncturist Salary by Education Level in China

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Naturopath and Acupuncturist in China based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Naturopath and Acupuncturist in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 139,100 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Naturopath and Acupuncturist in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 215,100 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
139,100 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +56%
215,100 CNY

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in China is around 146,000 to 439,000 CNY and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Naturopath and Acupuncturist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In China, a male naturopath and acupuncturist will earn an average of 152,000 CNY, while a female naturopath and acupuncturist will earn around 161,600 CNY.

This means that a male naturopath and acupuncturist earns approximately 6% less than a female naturopath and acupuncturist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
152,000 CNY
Female +6%
161,600 CNY

Naturopath and Acupuncturist Average Pay Raise in China

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Naturopath and Acupuncturist in China is around 11% every 15 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in China is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Naturopath and Acupuncturist in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in China for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in China.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Naturopath and Acupuncturist Bonus and Incentive Rates in China

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Naturopath and Acupuncturist is a moderate bonus based job, with 51% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

49% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 4% to 5%.

Received Bonus
51%
No Bonus
49%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in China earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
362,200 CNY
Private Sector -6%
341,400 CNY

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Naturopath and Acupuncturist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Naturopath and Acupuncturist in China.

Job Title Category Salary
Aromatherapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 376,800 CNY
Art Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 273,300 CNY
Assistant Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 273,000 CNY
Beauty Advisor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 283,700 CNY
Beauty Educator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 320,500 CNY
Beauty Shop Coordinator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 192,600 CNY
Beauty Specialist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 265,000 CNY
Beauty Supply Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 445,100 CNY
Beauty Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 279,400 CNY
Cosmetic Sales Fitness / Hair / Beauty 152,300 CNY
Cosmetologist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 233,600 CNY
Day Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 518,300 CNY
Esthetician Fitness / Hair / Beauty 125,100 CNY
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 288,700 CNY
Fitness Instructor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 191,600 CNY
Grooming Salon Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 442,300 CNY
Hair Replacement Specialist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 445,100 CNY
Hair Stylist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 152,000 CNY
Health Coach Fitness / Hair / Beauty 384,200 CNY
Health Educator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 413,900 CNY
Manicurist and Pedicurist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 102,720 CNY
Massage Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 200,000 CNY
Masseur Fitness / Hair / Beauty 172,400 CNY
Natural Remedy Consultant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 378,300 CNY
Occupational Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 217,900 CNY
Occupational Therapy Assistant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 159,500 CNY
Physical Therapy Attendant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 167,100 CNY
Recreational Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 204,000 CNY
Salon Assistant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 164,200 CNY
Salon Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 430,000 CNY
Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 501,400 CNY
Spa Supervisor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 392,300 CNY
Sport and Recreation Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 545,300 CNY
Tattoo Artist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 136,100 CNY
Weight Loss Consultant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 464,900 CNY
Yoga Instructor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 311,700 CNY

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in China, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Beijing 168,100 CNY
Changchun 148,300 CNY
Changsha 139,100 CNY
Chengdu 164,200 CNY
Chongqing 174,000 CNY
Dalian 137,400 CNY
Dongguan 137,400 CNY
Foshan 146,200 CNY
Fuzhou 142,300 CNY
Guangzhou 172,200 CNY
Hangzhou 172,200 CNY
Harbin 163,800 CNY
Jinan 161,600 CNY
Kunming 136,100 CNY
Nanjing 161,600 CNY
Qingdao 152,100 CNY
Quanzhou 142,300 CNY
Shanghai 172,200 CNY
Shantou 150,000 CNY
Shenyang 151,800 CNY
Shenzhen 157,600 CNY
Suzhou 148,300 CNY
Tianjin 154,700 CNY
Wenzhou 148,300 CNY
Wuhan 172,400 CNY
Wuxi 136,200 CNY
Xi an 159,400 CNY
Xiamen 128,900 CNY
Zhengzhou 134,600 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in China.

City Average Salary
Anhui 167,100 CNY
Beijing 136,100 CNY
Chongqing 139,100 CNY
Fujian 158,700 CNY
Gansu 138,800 CNY
Guangdong 167,100 CNY
Guangxi 163,800 CNY
Guizhou 146,200 CNY
Hainan 125,700 CNY
Hebei 172,400 CNY
Heilongjiang 150,000 CNY
Henan 168,100 CNY
Hubei 169,000 CNY
Hunan 168,100 CNY
Jiangsu 163,800 CNY
Jiangxi 161,600 CNY
Jilin 142,300 CNY
Liaoning 152,100 CNY
Nei Monggol 148,300 CNY
Ningxia 130,400 CNY
Qinghai 125,700 CNY
Shaanxi 159,100 CNY
Shandong 176,800 CNY
Shanghai 137,400 CNY
Shanxi 138,800 CNY
Sichuan 172,200 CNY
Tianjin 130,400 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 128,900 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 128,900 CNY
Yunnan 158,700 CNY
Zhejiang 154,700 CNY

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