career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Actuaries and Financial and Investment Analysts. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Actuaries | Financial and Investment Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2011 | 13-2051 |
| title | Actuaries | Financial and Investment Analysts |
| onet code | 15-2011.00 | 13-2051.00 |
| 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. | Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 13 |
| tot emp | 28,340 | 340,580 |
| a mean | 134,990 | 116,490 |
| a median | 125,770 | 101,350 |
| a pct10 | 75,240 | 62,410 |
| a pct25 | 90,970 | 78,300 |
| a pct75 | 164,860 | 132,050 |
| a pct90 | 206,430 | 180,550 |
| h mean | 64 | 56 |
| h median | 60 | 48 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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