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SOC 15-2011·Computer & MathematicalGood pay · growing
Actuaries
Median wage
$137,361
10-yr outlook
+8.2%by 2032
Openings / year
171
Workers in NY
3,090
How pay grows with experience
Actuaries — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $88,113 |
| Median (typical) | $137,361 |
| Experienced | $190,862 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Actuaries — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $159,513 |
| New York City | $152,876 |
| Long Island | $130,953 |
| Southern Tier | $130,695 |
| Finger Lakes | $117,596 |
| Capital Region | $112,222 |
| Western New York | $110,890 |
| Central New York | $109,563 |
| Mohawk Valley | $100,705 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Computer & Mathematical) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Computer & Mathematical) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Information Security Analysts$134,662 median (−$2,699) · +7.7% by 2032
- Database Architects$131,755 median (−$5,606)
- Data Scientists$128,808 median (−$8,553)
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$125,005 median (−$12,356)
- Operations Research Analysts$112,416 median (−$24,945) · +6.4% by 2032
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$111,755 median (−$25,606)
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