Actuaries pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for actuaries is $68.65 an hour ($142,800 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($130,000). New Jersey ranks 4th of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for actuaries in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.39 | $86,090 |
| 25% of workers | $53.06 | $110,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $68.65 | $142,800 |
| 75% of workers | $88.69 | $184,480 |
| 90% of workers | $108.03 | $224,700 |
Actuaries pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $129,540 | 110 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Data Scientists | $135,280 |
| Statisticians | $118,280 |
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