Actuaries pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for actuaries is $77.63 an hour ($161,460 a year). About 2,780 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($130,000). It is 3% higher than the New York median ($156,480).
Pay range for actuaries in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.55 | $90,590 |
| 25% of workers | $55.44 | $115,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $77.63 | $161,460 |
| 75% of workers | $101.60 | $211,330 |
| 90% of workers | $132.81 | $276,250 |
Actuaries pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $161,460 | 2,780 |
| Rochester | $130,220 | 70 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $110,190 | 90 |
| Syracuse | $101,430 | 110 |
New York 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)
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|---|---|
| Data Scientists | $135,980 |
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| Statisticians | $137,510 |
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