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SOC 15-2011·Computer & MathematicalOpportunity job
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)
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