SOC 152011

Actuaries

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

National Median

$125,770

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$125,770

Entry Level (10th pct)

$75,240

Experienced (90th pct)

$206,430

Total Employed

28,340

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$75,240 - $90,970
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$90,970 - $164,860
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$164,860 - $206,430

Highest Paying Locations for Actuaries

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

$176,300

+40.2% vs national

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

$158,760

+26.2% vs national

District of Columbia

$153,340

+21.9% vs national

Washington

$153,260

+21.9% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$152,650

+21.4% vs national

Actuaries Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$176,300	N/A
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$158,760	110
District of Columbia	$153,340	200
Washington	$153,260	250
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$152,650	300
Connecticut	$148,220	1,190
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$146,130	270
Birmingham, AL	$143,230	190
Alabama	$143,230	N/A
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$142,750	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$140,640	3,160
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$140,290	270
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$139,950	100
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$138,280	810
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$137,610	690
New Jersey	$137,330	1,280
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$136,410	210
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$136,180	60
Virginia	$135,880	690
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$135,280	160
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$135,050	320
Portland-South Portland, ME	$134,330	60
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$134,230	390
Colorado Springs, CO	$134,050	40
New York	$133,730	3,090
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$133,710	30
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$133,170	470
Maine	$132,970	90
Maryland	$132,740	610
Nevada	$132,470	140
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$132,420	30
Colorado	$131,940	440
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$131,460	520
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$130,990	360
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$130,750	910
Appleton, WI	$130,400	40
Richmond, VA	$130,360	160
Iowa	$129,870	650
North Carolina	$129,850	600
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$129,360	320
Oregon	$129,340	170
Utah	$128,860	320
Jacksonville, FL	$128,710	150
St. Louis, MO-IL	$127,800	170
Kansas City, MO-KS	$127,550	260
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$126,870	980
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$126,040	1,390
Kansas	$125,690	310
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$124,590	80
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$124,410	140

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Actuaries?

The national median annual salary for Actuaries is $125,770, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Actuariess earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Actuariess is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median salary of $176,300.

How much can an experienced Actuaries make?

Top-earning Actuariess (90th percentile) make $206,430 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.