Actuaries Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for actuariess across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Connecticut$164,640
- District of Columbia$164,460
- New York$161,670
- New Jersey$152,850
- California$145,330
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $164,640 | $166,800 | $79 | +16.4% | 1,380 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $164,460 | $166,230 | $79 | +16.2% | 160 |
| 3 | New York | $161,670 | $156,480 | $78 | +14.3% | 2,630 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $152,850 | $142,800 | $73 | +8% | 1,260 |
| 5 | California | $145,330 | $130,510 | $70 | +2.7% | 1,280 |
| 6 | Washington | $141,300 | $134,720 | $68 | -0.1% | 360 |
| 7 | Virginia | $140,780 | $131,900 | $68 | -0.5% | 440 |
| 8 | Arizona | $139,740 | $135,870 | $67 | -1.2% | 200 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $138,000 | $128,100 | $66 | -2.5% | 1,170 |
| 10 | Florida | $136,940 | $132,110 | $66 | -3.2% | 1,300 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $136,800 | $108,930 | $66 | -3.3% | 300 |
| 12 | Nevada | $136,290 | $132,370 | $66 | -3.7% | 120 |
| 13 | Missouri | $135,890 | $129,220 | $65 | -4% | 390 |
| 14 | Oregon | $135,420 | $130,380 | $65 | -4.3% | 210 |
| 15 | Kansas | $135,160 | $125,010 | $65 | -4.5% | 180 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $134,490 | $131,640 | $65 | -4.9% | 890 |
| 17 | Maryland | $133,930 | $126,950 | $64 | -5.3% | 580 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $133,290 | $125,040 | $64 | -5.8% | 1,710 |
| 19 | Utah | $131,390 | $132,720 | $63 | -7.1% | 180 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $130,950 | $106,210 | $63 | -7.4% | 40 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $130,710 | $126,040 | $63 | -7.6% | — |
| 22 | Illinois | $129,580 | $115,430 | $62 | -8.4% | 2,280 |
| 23 | Colorado | $129,530 | $120,440 | $62 | -8.4% | 500 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $129,150 | $120,400 | $62 | -8.7% | 70 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $128,500 | $128,730 | $62 | -9.2% | 610 |
| 26 | Maine | $125,740 | $119,620 | $60 | -11.1% | 80 |
| 27 | Iowa | $125,370 | $128,690 | $60 | -11.4% | 530 |
| 28 | Alabama | $124,290 | $136,950 | $60 | -12.2% | 190 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $123,510 | $111,090 | $59 | -12.7% | 100 |
| 30 | Ohio | $121,730 | $110,980 | $59 | -14% | 1,090 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $120,410 | $109,760 | $58 | -14.9% | 70 |
| 32 | Texas | $119,110 | $105,020 | $57 | -15.8% | 1,750 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $112,580 | $102,790 | $54 | -20.4% | 270 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $110,420 | $80,860 | $53 | -22% | 40 |
| 35 | Michigan | $108,630 | $100,640 | $52 | -23.2% | 570 |
| 36 | Indiana | $104,990 | $100,690 | $50 | -25.8% | 780 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 79 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $194,130 | $176,120 | 220 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $175,330 | $168,260 | 220 |
| 3 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $166,800 | $163,460 | 960 |
| 4 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $163,350 | $143,820 | 80 |
| 5 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $161,460 | $166,660 | 2,780 |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $144,680 | $150,030 | 520 |
| 7 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $143,430 | $146,820 | 30 |
| 8 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $142,180 | $131,990 | 120 |
| 9 | New Haven, CT | $141,020 | $159,070 | 40 |
| 10 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $139,810 | $148,830 | 310 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing actuariess (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $175,980 | $164,190 | 50 |
| 2 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $175,980 | $164,190 | 50 |
| 3 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $175,980 | $164,190 | 50 |
| 4 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $166,230 | $160,920 | 270 |
| 5 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $166,230 | $160,920 | 270 |
| 6 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $160,610 | $176,760 | 3,610 |
| 7 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $141,200 | $161,620 | 5,960 |
| 8 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $138,210 | $142,170 | 310 |
| 9 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $138,010 | $152,880 | 510 |
| 10 | Office Administrative Services | $137,730 | $134,560 | 230 |
| 11 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $134,850 | $142,580 | 60 |
| 12 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $131,450 | $144,160 | 19,470 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Top Skills
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do actuaries make in the U.S.?
The median actuaries salary in the United States is $130,000 per year (mean $141,480), and about 80% earn between $78,570 and $215,100.
How much do actuaries make per hour?
Roughly $68 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $141,480 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays actuaries the most?
Connecticut has the highest average pay for actuaries at $164,640 per year (median $166,800).
What is the job outlook for actuaries?
Employment is projected to change +21.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 2,400 openings per year.
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