The average salary for a actuarie in the United States is $132,500, but the range typically falls between $88,420 and $164,320. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $63.7, with a range between $42.51 and $79.
There are approximately 25,470 people employed as a actuarie in the United States. With New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois employing the highest number of actuaries.The state with the best pay for a actuarie is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $145,550, while Utah has the lowest average annual salary of $97,280.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $75,380 | $36.24 |
| 25th Percentile | $88,420 | $42.51 |
| Median | $120,000 | $57.69 |
| 75th Percentile | $164,320 | $79 |
| 90th Percentile | $209,310 | $100.63 |
The salary of a actuarie can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a actuarie in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for actuaries are District of Columbia, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Massachusetts while the worst states are Utah, Indiana, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $67,920 | $110,810 | $189,680 |
| Arizona | $84,730 | $128,800 | $179,490 |
| California | $62,070 | $128,060 | $192,190 |
| Colorado | $80,030 | $132,990 | $173,330 |
| Connecticut | $85,620 | $151,350 | $225,150 |
| District of Columbia | $73,480 | $145,550 | $196,160 |
| Florida | $66,510 | $122,080 | $196,970 |
| Georgia | $77,150 | $133,300 | $205,980 |
| Illinois | $81,370 | $136,850 | $212,300 |
| Indiana | $65,070 | $111,210 | $183,580 |
| Iowa | $72,830 | $122,760 | $179,810 |
| Kansas | $79,890 | $146,610 | >$239,200 |
| Kentucky | $82,420 | $123,760 | $208,480 |
| Louisiana | $72,740 | $104,630 | $167,660 |
| Maine | $65,730 | $111,350 | $147,060 |
| Maryland | $76,350 | $115,430 | $172,060 |
| Massachusetts | $81,430 | $140,750 | $195,810 |
| Michigan | $61,610 | $102,480 | $153,250 |
| Minnesota | $78,120 | $119,160 | $176,290 |
| Mississippi | $70,840 | $126,480 | $212,420 |
| Missouri | $74,670 | $120,680 | $187,930 |
| Nebraska | $76,650 | $111,750 | $170,250 |
| Nevada | $75,880 | $111,310 | $153,440 |
| New Hampshire | $86,690 | $143,920 | $204,110 |
| New Jersey | $79,820 | $142,300 | $218,060 |
| New York | $79,490 | $160,770 | >$239,200 |
| North Carolina | $78,090 | $140,040 | $224,450 |
| Ohio | $75,870 | $117,730 | $168,770 |
| Oklahoma | $47,450 | $95,640 | $145,620 |
| Oregon | $73,770 | $123,920 | $177,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,700 | $138,850 | >$239,200 |
| Rhode Island | $75,320 | $123,440 | $177,950 |
| South Carolina | $61,590 | $108,630 | $184,230 |
| South Dakota | $81,710 | $120,500 | $164,450 |
| Tennessee | $66,970 | $101,630 | $136,260 |
| Texas | $58,970 | $113,030 | $165,290 |
| Utah | $48,300 | $97,280 | $186,300 |
| Virginia | $80,700 | $145,040 | >$239,200 |
| Washington | $92,390 | $140,460 | $200,250 |
| Wisconsin | $71,230 | $126,120 | $187,630 |
Even between cities, the salary of a actuarie can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for actuaries is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $160,640.The city with the lowest average salary for actuaries is Lansing-East Lansing area, MI with an average salary of $93,420.
Areas with highest average salaries for actuaries
Areas with lowest average salaries for actuaries
The number of actuaries in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of actuaries has increased by 2,990. On average, the number of actuaries has been increasing by 3.3% each year. The salary of actuaries has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of actuaries has increased by $9,320. On average, the salary of actuaries has been increasing by 1.9% each year.
Actuaries are part of the computer and mathematical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for actuaries compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all computer and mathematical occupations jobs here.
$124,740 per year
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