Actuaries pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for actuaries is $62.50 an hour ($130,000 a year). About 26,670 people work in this job there.
Pay range for actuaries in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.77 | $78,570 |
| 25% of workers | $46.96 | $97,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.50 | $130,000 |
| 75% of workers | $82.04 | $170,650 |
| 90% of workers | $103.41 | $215,100 |
Best-paying states for actuaries
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Pay by state
- California · $130,510
- Colorado · $120,440
- Connecticut · $166,800
- Florida · $132,110
- Illinois · $115,430
- Indiana · $100,690
- Iowa · $128,690
- Maryland · $126,950
- Michigan · $100,640
- Minnesota · $128,100
- New Jersey · $142,800
- New York · $156,480
- North Carolina · $128,730
- Ohio · $110,980
- Pennsylvania · $125,040
- Texas · $105,020
- Wisconsin · $131,640
Education, experience and outlook for actuaries
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Data Scientists | $120,230 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $88,940 |
| Statisticians | $105,650 |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $81,490 |
| Mathematicians | $126,710 |
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