Actuaries

Occupation

$125,770
National Median Salary
$60.47
Median Hourly Wage
28,340
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$75,240
$90,970
$125,770
$164,860
$206,430

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+30.1%
10 Year Change
$96,700
2014 Median
$125,770
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Actuaries

Industry Annual Median Employment
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations $170,660 80
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations $170,660 80
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $159,930 300
Temporary Help Services $158,760 60
Employment Services $158,760 80

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Top Paying States for Actuaries

State Annual Median Employment
District of Columbia $153,340 200
Washington $153,260 250
Connecticut $148,220 1,190
Alabama $143,230 —
New Jersey $137,330 1,280

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Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Employment Services Temporary Help Services Administrative and Support Services Insurance Agencies and Brokerages Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities Management of Companies and Enterprises Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services Ambulatory Health Care Services Outpatient Care Centers