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Actuaries Salary in the United States
Median pay, percentile range, and top US metros — official BLS data.
Median annual salary
$125,770
~$60/hr · ~$10,481/mo
Total US jobs
34K
Much faster than average
Education
Bachelor's degree
Growth: +22%
Salary range
10th %ile
$75,240
25th %ile
$90,970
Median
$125,770
75th %ile
$164,860
90th %ile
$206,430
Top US metros for actuaries
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $176,300 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $158,760 |
| Birmingham, AL | $143,230 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $146,130 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $140,290 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $139,950 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $131,460 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $133,710 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $134,230 |
| Topeka, KS | $120,200 |
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Find Actuaries jobs →Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.