Actuaries Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $131,460 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.20
10th percentile $80,260
90th percentile $184,040
Employed locally 520
National median $125,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,260
    25th
    $96,670
    50th (median)
    $131,460
    75th
    $165,070
    90th
    $184,040

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Actuaries salary vs area income 156% Median Actuaries salary is 56% 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
    District of Columbia $153,340
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $137,610
    Virginia $135,880
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $135,050
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $133,170
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $130,990

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,630
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,990
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $108,040
    Data Scientists $102,030
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Actuaries make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Actuaries in Des Moines, IA is $63.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.40 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Actuaries salaries?

    The median Actuaries salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.5% above 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Actuaries (10th percentile) earn around $80,260 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,670.