Actuaries Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for actuaries in the U.S. is $130,000 ($62.50 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $130,000
- Mean annual wage
- $141,480
- Median hourly wage
- $62.50
- Employment
- 26,670
26,670 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,570 | $37.77 |
| 25th percentile | $97,680 | $46.96 |
| Median (50th) | $130,000 | $62.50 |
| 75th percentile | $170,650 | $82.04 |
| 90th percentile | $215,100 | $103.41 |
Highest-paying states for actuaries
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $166,800 | 1,380 |
| District of Columbia | $166,230 | 160 |
| New York | $156,480 | 2,630 |
| New Jersey | $142,800 | 1,260 |
| Alabama | $136,950 | 190 |
| Arizona | $135,870 | 200 |
| Washington | $134,720 | 360 |
| Utah | $132,720 | 180 |
| Nevada | $132,370 | 120 |
| Florida | $132,110 | 1,300 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $80,860 median annual wage
- Michigan: $100,640 median annual wage
- Indiana: $100,690 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $102,790 median annual wage
- Texas: $105,020 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Typical tasks
- Determine policy contract provisions for each type of insurance.
- Testify before public agencies on proposed legislation affecting businesses.
- Testify in court as expert witness or to provide legal evidence on matters such as the value of potential lifetime earnings of a person disabled or killed in an accident.
- Explain changes in contract provisions to customers.
- Manage credit and help price corporate security offerings.
- Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Some college, no degree | 1.3% |
| Associate's degree | 0.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 65.9% |
| Master's degree | 22.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 10.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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