Actuaries Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for actuaries is $130,000, or $62.50 per hour. About 26,670 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $166,800 in Connecticut to $80,860 in Louisiana.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 36 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $166,800 | $80.19 | 1,380 | 4.76 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $166,230 | $79.92 | 160 | 1.29 |
| 3 | New York | $156,480 | $75.23 | 2,630 | 1.58 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $142,800 | $68.65 | 1,260 | 1.72 |
| 5 | Alabama | $136,950 | $65.84 | 190 | 0.51 |
| 6 | Arizona | $135,870 | $65.32 | 200 | 0.35 |
| 7 | Washington | $134,720 | $64.77 | 360 | 0.59 |
| 8 | Utah | $132,720 | $63.81 | 180 | 0.60 |
| 9 | Nevada | $132,370 | $63.64 | 120 | 0.45 |
| 10 | Florida | $132,110 | $63.51 | 1,300 | 0.76 |
| 11 | Virginia | $131,900 | $63.42 | 440 | 0.62 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $131,640 | $63.29 | 890 | 1.76 |
| 13 | California | $130,510 | $62.75 | 1,280 | 0.41 |
| 14 | Oregon | $130,380 | $62.68 | 210 | 0.63 |
| 15 | Missouri | $129,220 | $62.13 | 390 | 0.78 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $128,730 | $61.89 | 610 | 0.72 |
| 17 | Iowa | $128,690 | $61.87 | 530 | 1.97 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $128,100 | $61.59 | 1,170 | 2.32 |
| 19 | Maryland | $126,950 | $61.04 | 580 | 1.22 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $126,040 | $60.60 | — | — |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $125,040 | $60.12 | 1,710 | 1.64 |
| 22 | Kansas | $125,010 | $60.10 | 180 | 0.72 |
| 23 | Colorado | $120,440 | $57.91 | 500 | 1.01 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $120,400 | $57.89 | 70 | 0.21 |
| 25 | Maine | $119,620 | $57.51 | 80 | 0.72 |
| 26 | Illinois | $115,430 | $55.50 | 2,280 | 2.18 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $111,090 | $53.41 | 100 | 1.21 |
| 28 | Ohio | $110,980 | $53.36 | 1,090 | 1.14 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $109,760 | $52.77 | 70 | 0.24 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $108,930 | $52.37 | 300 | 0.53 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $106,210 | $51.06 | 40 | 0.21 |
| 32 | Texas | $105,020 | $50.49 | 1,750 | 0.72 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $102,790 | $49.42 | 270 | 1.51 |
| 34 | Indiana | $100,690 | $48.41 | 780 | 1.42 |
| 35 | Michigan | $100,640 | $48.38 | 570 | 0.75 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $80,860 | $38.88 | 40 | 0.11 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do actuaries make?
The median annual wage for actuaries in the United States is $130,000, or $62.50 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $78,570, and the top 10% earn $215,100.
How many actuaries are employed in the U.S.?
About 26,670 people work as actuaries nationwide.
Which state pays actuaries the most?
Connecticut pays the most at a median of $166,800, followed by District of Columbia ($166,230) and New York ($156,480).
Which state pays actuaries the least?
Louisiana has the lowest median at $80,860.
Where are actuaries jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Connecticut at 4.76×.