SOC 15-2011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Actuaries is $125,778 per year ($60.47/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $90,958 and $164,861 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $206,419 per year. There are approximately 28,340 actuaries employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $36.18 | $75,254 |
| P25 | $43.73 | $90,958 |
| P50MEDIAN | $60.47 | $125,778 |
| P75 | $79.26 | $164,861 |
| P90 | $99.24 | $206,419 |
Information sector openings declined modestly (-9K) in February. Quit rates dropped to 1.3%, the lowest in a decade. The "Great Stay" is strongest in tech: employees are staying put, giving employers maximum leverage on new offers.
The national median salary for Actuaries is $125,778 per year ($60.47/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $90,958 and $164,861 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Actuaries is $206,419 per year ($99.24/hr). The 75th percentile is $164,861 per year.
Entry-level Actuaries (10th percentile) earn approximately $75,254 per year ($36.18/hr). The 25th percentile is $90,958 per year.
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