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Actuaries is a notable career in the 15 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Actuaries against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 15-2011 |
| title | Actuaries |
| onet code | 15-2011.00 |
| description | Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 15 |
| tot emp | 28,340 |
| a mean | 134,990 |
| a median | 125,770 |
| a pct10 | 75,240 |
| a pct25 | 90,970 |
| a pct75 | 164,860 |
| a pct90 | 206,430 |
| h mean | 64 |
| h median | 60 |
The day-to-day work of a actuaries typically centers on ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves and liabilities necessary to ensure payment of future benefits. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 4.03 out of 5 — critical for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working actuaries, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (78.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $153,340 and lowest in Louisiana at $82,930 — a 1.8× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Washington, Connecticut, Alabama, New Jersey) average $147,076. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $153,340 | $151,770 | $90,590 | $191,880 | 200 |
| Washington | $153,260 | $147,630 | $94,170 | $206,780 | 250 |
| Connecticut | $148,220 | $152,210 | $91,770 | $213,050 | 1,190 |
| Alabama | $143,230 | $133,320 | $80,280 | $143,230 | — |
| New Jersey | $137,330 | $144,990 | $80,810 | $216,050 | 1,280 |
| Virginia | $135,880 | $145,430 | $88,050 | — | 690 |
| New York | $133,730 | $152,470 | $77,320 | — | 3,090 |
| Maine | $132,970 | $125,440 | $70,810 | $174,020 | 90 |
| Maryland | $132,740 | $137,230 | $78,800 | $191,880 | 610 |
| Nevada | $132,470 | $131,460 | $89,840 | $160,490 | 140 |
| Colorado | $131,940 | $136,180 | $77,960 | $196,890 | 440 |
| Iowa | $129,870 | $128,070 | $79,140 | $184,040 | 650 |
| North Carolina | $129,850 | $137,810 | $78,740 | $205,160 | 600 |
| Oregon | $129,340 | $133,090 | $80,410 | $205,330 | 170 |
| Utah | $128,860 | $121,520 | $57,970 | $188,710 | 320 |
| Kansas | $125,690 | $135,270 | $73,800 | $201,340 | 310 |
| California | $124,240 | $139,640 | $80,960 | $212,960 | 1,320 |
| Arizona | $124,000 | $124,760 | $80,350 | $166,790 | 170 |
| Florida | $123,220 | $129,770 | $73,020 | $206,410 | 1,740 |
| Massachusetts | $122,230 | $130,780 | $81,420 | $177,850 | 1,530 |
| Wisconsin | $122,140 | $129,960 | $77,990 | $199,500 | 930 |
| Illinois | $121,960 | $126,280 | $55,010 | $190,510 | 2,120 |
| Oklahoma | $121,790 | $107,740 | $52,520 | $152,670 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $120,580 | $130,610 | $84,710 | $214,190 | 100 |
| Missouri | $118,940 | $130,400 | $74,640 | $191,460 | 340 |
| Tennessee | $118,020 | $140,000 | $70,870 | $186,850 | 450 |
| Ohio | $115,550 | $121,910 | $77,230 | $172,950 | 1,340 |
| Idaho | $109,990 | $115,690 | $64,990 | $155,420 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $109,190 | $123,660 | $80,230 | $182,130 | 830 |
| Rhode Island | $108,890 | $120,130 | $75,750 | $180,900 | 120 |
| Hawaii | $107,690 | $111,660 | $43,680 | $163,240 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $107,530 | $131,200 | $69,530 | $214,320 | 1,980 |
| Michigan | $105,750 | $112,140 | $63,320 | $169,350 | 360 |
| South Carolina | $100,710 | $115,080 | $66,500 | $190,230 | 100 |
| Nebraska | $100,270 | $108,150 | $60,380 | $157,460 | 300 |
| Texas | $100,260 | $113,490 | $59,300 | $177,050 | 1,800 |
| Indiana | $97,640 | $102,960 | $70,450 | $139,990 | 1,060 |
| Mississippi | $97,210 | $123,500 | $63,580 | $234,300 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $82,930 | $103,900 | $62,960 | $182,110 | 70 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for actuaries. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Actuarial Analyst or Actuarial Associate frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Actuaries compares to others in the 15 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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