career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Actuaries and Personal Financial Advisors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Actuaries | Personal Financial Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2011 | 13-2052 |
| title | Actuaries | Personal Financial Advisors |
| onet code | 15-2011.00 | 13-2052.00 |
| 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. | Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 13 |
| tot emp | 28,340 | 270,480 |
| a mean | 134,990 | 160,210 |
| a median | 125,770 | 102,140 |
| a pct10 | 75,240 | 49,990 |
| a pct25 | 90,970 | 70,620 |
| a pct75 | 164,860 | 172,540 |
| a pct90 | 206,430 | N/A |
| h mean | 64 | 77 |
| h median | 60 | 49 |
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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