Occupation salary
Actuary Salary
Actuary careers, salary ranges across the United States, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$78,570
Entry-level baseline
National median
$130,000
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$215,100
Top 10% baseline
Top cities for Actuary
Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.
| City | COL | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $90,590 | $161,460 | $276,250 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $83,820 | $127,970 | $213,010 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $79,640 | $113,730 | $209,260 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $58,620 | $81,670 | $183,170 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $89,150 | $138,570 | $202,130 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $82,750 | $127,770 | $218,360 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $77,870 | $102,560 | $172,580 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $82,430 | $107,890 | $210,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $76,420 | $127,690 | $192,590 |
| San Jose, CA | 202 | $86,670 | $131,040 | $259,850 |
| Austin, TX | 119 | $74,050 | $122,550 | $192,080 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 93 | $81,330 | $132,830 | $203,740 |
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