The salary statistics and trend of actuaries in the industry of state government, including schools and hospitals are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare actuaries salaries in different industries within the federal, state, and local government sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $45,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $56,120 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $80,680 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $112,400 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $135,870 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for actuaries in the industry of state government, including schools and hospitals. 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 $135,870. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $80,680. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent actuaries is $45,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of actuaries in the industry of State government, including schools and hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $80,680 | 1.72% | 1.72% |
| 2016 | $79,290 | -0.32% | - |
| 2015 | $79,540 | -1.71% | - |
| 2014 | $80,900 | 4.35% | - |
| 2013 | $77,380 | -2.47% | - |
| 2012 | $79,290 | - | - |
The average salaries of actuaries in eight industries within the federal, state, and local government sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of actuaries in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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