Actuaries Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • California
Actuaries in California earn a median salary of $121,529 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.4% vs the national median of $125,770. An estimated 1,050 actuaries are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $102,350 to $152,650 depending on location.
$121,529
Avg median salary in California
$152,650
Highest paying metro
$102,350
Lowest paying metro
1,050
Employed in California
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Actuaries salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $152,650 | $102,260 | $205,430 | 300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $136,410 | $96,150 | $199,060 | 210 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $122,520 | $97,040 | $164,360 | 300 |
| Oxnard, CA | $119,410 | $91,310 | $160,850 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $113,190 | $95,260 | $131,720 | 110 |
| Riverside, CA | $104,170 | $99,020 | $137,330 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,350 | $93,590 | $158,830 | 60 |