Actuaries Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $88,500 -29.6% vs national
Median hourly $42.55
10th percentile $59,300
90th percentile $161,790
Employed locally 260
National median $125,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,300
    25th
    $71,970
    50th (median)
    $88,500
    75th
    $131,160
    90th
    $161,790

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Actuaries salary vs area income 91% Median Actuaries salary is 9% below 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $111,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,560
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,690

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $133,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $124,150
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,740
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,550
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,970
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Actuaries make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Actuaries in Austin, TX is $42.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.34 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Actuaries salaries?

    The median Actuaries salary in Austin, TX is 29.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Actuaries (10th percentile) earn around $59,300 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,970.