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Actuaries

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Actuaries

National Avg Annual Salary

$134,990

National Avg Hourly Wage

$64.90

National Total Employment

28,340

Top Metro Avg Salary

$168,860

Career Snapshot

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Highest Paying State

New York leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $152,470.

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Largest State Market

New York has one of the largest employment markets with 3,090 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT shows an average annual salary of $168,860.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 3,160 jobs.

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National vs Top Market Pay Comparison

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Top States for Actuaries

Ranked by average annual salary. Click the state name to open that state’s ranking page.

State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
New York NY $152,470 3,090 Open
Connecticut CT $152,210 1,190 Open
District of Columbia DC $151,770 200 Open
Washington WA $147,630 250 Open
Virginia VA $145,430 690 Open
New Jersey NJ $144,990 1,280 Open
Tennessee TN $140,000 450 Open
California CA $139,640 1,320 Open
North Carolina NC $137,810 600 Open
Maryland MD $137,230 610 Open