Actuaries pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for actuaries is $61.89 an hour ($128,730 a year). About 610 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($130,000). North Carolina ranks 16th of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for actuaries in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.82 | $72,420 |
| 25% of workers | $43.08 | $89,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.89 | $128,730 |
| 75% of workers | $74.25 | $154,450 |
| 90% of workers | $93.19 | $193,830 |
Actuaries pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $142,180 | 120 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $128,730 | 280 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Data Scientists | $119,090 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $97,290 |
| Statisticians | $115,690 |
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