The salary statistics and trend of actuaries in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 | $57,570 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $72,460 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $99,530 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $140,810 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $193,610 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for actuaries in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) actuaries is $193,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $99,530. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent actuaries is $57,570.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of actuaries in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $99,530 | -3.93% | 5.13% |
| 2016 | $103,440 | 4.75% | - |
| 2015 | $98,530 | 1.58% | - |
| 2014 | $96,970 | 4.30% | - |
| 2013 | $92,800 | -1.75% | - |
| 2012 | $94,420 | - | - |
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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