Actuaries Salary in Iowa
Actuaries in Iowa earn a median of $128,690 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $128,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($130,000)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,610; the top 10% earn over $173,480. Nationally the range is $78,570 to $215,100.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Credit Analysts$76,760 median in Iowa
- Budget Analysts$86,550 median in Iowa
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$79,390 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Financial Examiners$80,370 median in Iowa
- Accountants and Auditors$77,440 median in Iowa
- Business Intelligence Analysts$95,830 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Actuaries pay in Iowa
How much do actuaries make in Iowa?
The median is $128,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,610 and the top 10% earn over $173,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for actuaries?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 36 (−1% vs. the national median of $130,000). Living costs are not included.