Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Actuaries

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Connecticut$166,800
  2. 2District of Columbia$166,230
  3. 3New York$156,480
  4. 4New Jersey$142,800
  5. 5Alabama$136,950
  6. 6Arizona$135,870
  7. 7Washington$134,720
  8. 8Utah$132,720
  9. 9Nevada$132,370
  10. 10Florida$132,110
  11. 11Virginia$131,900
  12. 12Wisconsin$131,640
  13. 13California$130,510
  14. 14Oregon$130,380
  15. 15Missouri$129,220