The salary statistics and trend of actuaries in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare actuaries salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $57,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $72,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $101,430 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $146,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for actuaries in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 75th percentile (the top 25 percent of the highest paid) actuaries is $146,460. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $101,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent actuaries is $57,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of actuaries in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $101,430 | -3.08% | 7.43% |
| 2016 | $104,550 | 5.38% | - |
| 2015 | $98,920 | 2.06% | - |
| 2014 | $96,880 | 3.78% | - |
| 2013 | $93,220 | -0.72% | - |
| 2012 | $93,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of actuaries in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of actuaries in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
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