Actuaries Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $79,690 -36.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.31
10th percentile $56,970
90th percentile $167,800
Employed locally 320
National median $125,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,970
    25th
    $56,970
    50th (median)
    $79,690
    75th
    $129,360
    90th
    $167,800

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Actuaries salary vs area income 99% Median Actuaries salary is 1% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $88,500

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,330
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,060
    Computer Systems Analysts $114,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,500
    Data Scientists $100,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Actuaries make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Actuaries in Houston, TX is $38.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.06 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Actuaries salaries?

    The median Actuaries salary in Houston, TX is 36.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Actuaries (10th percentile) earn around $56,970 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,970.