Actuaries
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$125,770
~$60/hr · ~$10,481/mo
US Jobs
34K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
8/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 8/10
Actuarial work is fundamentally digital, involving the analysis of large datasets, statistical modeling, and financial forecasting—all areas where AI and machine learning excel. While the profession requires high-level human judgment and the ability to explain complex risks to stakeholders, the core technical tasks of data compilation and probability estimation are highly susceptible to automation and significant productivity gains through AI.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical AreaBEST VALUE | $176,300 | Above avg (107.0) | $164,749 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $158,760 | Average (98.3) | $161,529 |
| Birmingham, AL | $143,230 | Below avg (91.8) | $156,083 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $146,130 | Average (97.0) | $150,612 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $140,290 | Average (97.1) | $144,413 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $139,950 | Average (98.2) | $142,534 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $131,460 | Below avg (92.8) | $141,733 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $133,710 | Below avg (95.0) | $140,784 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $134,230 | Below avg (95.7) | $140,302 |
| Topeka, KS | $120,200 | Below avg (85.8) | $140,030 |
| Appleton, WI | $130,400 | Below avg (93.7) | $139,114 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $135,050 | Average (97.3) | $138,765 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $136,180 | Average (98.4) | $138,458 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $142,750 | Above avg (104.2) | $136,969 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $127,550 | Below avg (93.2) | $136,852 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+22% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$60/hr
Monthly Income
~$10,481/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)