Actuaries Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for actuaries in the United States was $130,000 ($62.50 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,570 | $37.77 |
| 25th | $97,680 | $46.96 |
| Median | $130,000 | $62.50 |
| 75th | $170,650 | $82.04 |
| 90th | $215,100 | $103.41 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 15-2011
- Total U.S. employment: 26,670
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $141,480 sits 8.8% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Actuaries Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $136,950 | $65.84 | +5.3% | 190 |
| Arizona | $135,870 | $65.32 | +4.5% | 200 |
| California | $130,510 | $62.75 | +0.4% | 1,280 |
| Colorado | $120,440 | $57.91 | -7.4% | 500 |
| Connecticut | $166,800 | $80.19 | +28.3% | 1,380 |
| District of Columbia | $166,230 | $79.92 | +27.9% | 160 |
| Florida | $132,110 | $63.51 | +1.6% | 1,300 |
| Georgia | — | — | — | 1,470 |
| Hawaii | — | — | — | 30 |
| Illinois | $115,430 | $55.50 | -11.2% | 2,280 |
| Indiana | $100,690 | $48.41 | -22.5% | 780 |
| Iowa | $128,690 | $61.87 | -1.0% | 530 |
| Kansas | $125,010 | $60.10 | -3.8% | 180 |
| Kentucky | $120,400 | $57.89 | -7.4% | 70 |
| Louisiana | $80,860 | $38.88 | -37.8% | 40 |
| Maine | $119,620 | $57.51 | -8.0% | 80 |
| Maryland | $126,950 | $61.04 | -2.3% | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $126,040 | $60.60 | -3.0% | 0 |
| Michigan | $100,640 | $48.38 | -22.6% | 570 |
| Minnesota | $128,100 | $61.59 | -1.5% | 1,170 |
| Mississippi | $106,210 | $51.06 | -18.3% | 40 |
| Missouri | $129,220 | $62.13 | -0.6% | 390 |
| Nebraska | $102,790 | $49.42 | -20.9% | 270 |
| Nevada | $132,370 | $63.64 | +1.8% | 120 |
| New Jersey | $142,800 | $68.65 | +9.8% | 1,260 |
| New York | $156,480 | $75.23 | +20.4% | 2,630 |
| North Carolina | $128,730 | $61.89 | -1.0% | 610 |
| Ohio | $110,980 | $53.36 | -14.6% | 1,090 |
| Oklahoma | $109,760 | $52.77 | -15.6% | 70 |
| Oregon | $130,380 | $62.68 | +0.3% | 210 |
| Pennsylvania | $125,040 | $60.12 | -3.8% | 1,710 |
| Rhode Island | $111,090 | $53.41 | -14.5% | 100 |
| South Carolina | — | — | — | 140 |
| Tennessee | $108,930 | $52.37 | -16.2% | 300 |
| Texas | $105,020 | $50.49 | -19.2% | 1,750 |
| Utah | $132,720 | $63.81 | +2.1% | 180 |
| Virginia | $131,900 | $63.42 | +1.5% | 440 |
| Washington | $134,720 | $64.77 | +3.6% | 360 |
| Wisconsin | $131,640 | $63.29 | +1.3% | 890 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — $64,400/yr
- Cooks, Fast Food — $30,890/yr
- Sales Managers — $148,270/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $62,890/yr
- Managers, All Other — $141,900/yr
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for actuaries?
The median annual wage for actuaries is $130,000 ($62.50 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays actuaries the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many actuaries are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 26,670 actuaries employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do actuaries make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $62.50. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.