Actuaries Salary by State
The national median pay for actuaries is $130,000 a year. By state, it ranges from $80,860 in Louisiana to $166,800 in Connecticut.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $78,570
- 25th percentile
- $97,680
- Median
- $130,000
- 75th percentile
- $170,650
- Top 10%
- $215,100
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 26,670 jobs.
Median pay in 35 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $166,800 | +28% | $99,430 | $228,810 | 1,380 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $166,230 | +28% | $116,690 | $207,450 | 160 |
| 3 | New York | $156,480 | +20% | $82,250 | $277,800 | 2,630 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $142,800 | +10% | $86,090 | $224,700 | 1,260 |
| 5 | Alabama | $136,950 | +5% | $71,240 | $160,740 | 190 |
| 6 | Arizona | $135,870 | +5% | $85,750 | $202,130 | 200 |
| 7 | Washington | $134,720 | +4% | $71,140 | $209,940 | 360 |
| 8 | Utah | $132,720 | +2% | $84,010 | $171,270 | 180 |
| 9 | Nevada | $132,370 | +2% | $77,090 | $207,580 | 120 |
| 10 | Florida | $132,110 | +2% | $80,450 | $206,700 | 1,300 |
| 11 | Virginia | $131,900 | +1% | $82,120 | $212,740 | 440 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $131,640 | +1% | $76,890 | $204,790 | 890 |
| 13 | California | $130,510 | 0% | $83,510 | $219,490 | 1,280 |
| 14 | Oregon | $130,380 | 0% | $81,780 | $203,790 | 210 |
| 15 | Missouri | $129,220 | −1% | $77,780 | $207,080 | 390 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $128,730 | −1% | $72,420 | $193,830 | 610 |
| 17 | Iowa | $128,690 | −1% | $81,610 | $173,480 | 530 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $128,100 | −1% | $79,920 | $223,300 | 1,170 |
| 19 | Maryland | $126,950 | −2% | $76,670 | $185,220 | 580 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $126,040 | −3% | $83,660 | $179,750 | Not published |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $125,040 | −4% | $78,050 | $201,820 | 1,710 |
| 22 | Kansas | $125,010 | −4% | $75,260 | $207,040 | 180 |
| 23 | Colorado | $120,440 | −7% | $78,610 | $183,540 | 500 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $120,400 | −7% | $87,260 | $215,580 | 70 |
| 25 | Maine | $119,620 | −8% | $85,200 | $166,220 | 80 |
| 26 | Illinois | $115,430 | −11% | $77,790 | $202,160 | 2,280 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $111,090 | −15% | $76,120 | $182,530 | 100 |
| 28 | Ohio | $110,980 | −15% | $77,110 | $175,190 | 1,090 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $109,760 | −16% | $78,310 | $161,910 | 70 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $108,930 | −16% | $74,350 | $248,240 | 300 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $106,210 | −18% | $63,480 | $256,130 | 40 |
| 32 | Texas | $105,020 | −19% | $62,870 | $189,320 | 1,750 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $102,790 | −21% | $61,190 | $161,870 | 270 |
| 34 | Indiana | $100,690 | −23% | $65,690 | $142,220 | 780 |
| 35 | Michigan | $100,640 | −23% | $65,240 | $170,450 | 570 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $80,860 | −38% | $69,790 | $206,870 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Actuaries salary questions
Which state pays actuaries the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $166,800 a year (+28% vs. the national median of $130,000). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays actuaries the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $80,860 a year (−38% vs. national).
Where do most actuaries work?
New York has the most jobs, about 2,630, with a median of $156,480.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.