Actuaries Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $109,220 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $52.51
10th percentile $66,230
90th percentile $157,460
Employed locally 150
National median $125,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,230
    25th
    $81,660
    50th (median)
    $109,220
    75th
    $135,780
    90th
    $157,460

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Actuaries salary vs area income 127% Median Actuaries salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Actuaries

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $176,300
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $158,760
    District of Columbia $153,340
    Washington $153,260
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $152,650
    Connecticut $148,220

    Nearby metros — Actuaries salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $152,650
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $140,640
    Rochester, NY $114,490
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $107,960
    Syracuse, NY $106,660
    Utica-Rome, NY $89,990

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $115,970
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    Computer Programmers $83,630
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,500
    Computer Occupations, All Other $89,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Actuaries make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Actuaries in Albany, NY is $52.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.70 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Actuaries salaries?

    The median Actuaries salary in Albany, NY is 13.2% below the national median of $125,770. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Actuaries in Albany?

    Entry-level Actuaries (10th percentile) earn around $66,230 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,660.