Wage data
Actuaries Salary in the United States
The median Actuaries salary in the United States is $130,000 per year, with most earning between $97,680 and $170,650 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$98K – $171K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,570 |
| 25th percentile | $97,680 |
| Median (50th) | $130,000 |
| 75th percentile | $170,650 |
| 90th percentile | $215,100 |
Actuaries salary by metro
- San Francisco$175,330 median
- Las Vegas$163,350 median
- New York$161,460 median
- Washington$144,680 median
- Miami$139,810 median
- Phoenix$138,570 median
- Seattle$134,720 median
- Kansas City$131,680 median
- San Jose$131,040 median
- Boston$129,590 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.