Actuaries pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for actuaries is $61.87 an hour ($128,690 a year). About 530 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($130,000). Iowa ranks 17th of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for actuaries in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.23 | $81,610 |
| 25% of workers | $47.92 | $99,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.87 | $128,690 |
| 75% of workers | $74.17 | $154,270 |
| 90% of workers | $83.40 | $173,480 |
Actuaries pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $130,540 | 400 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $104,210 | 50 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Data Scientists | $95,830 |
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