Actuaries Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $124,410 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $59.81
10th percentile $82,840
90th percentile $166,820
Employed locally 140
National median $125,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,840
    25th
    $99,440
    50th (median)
    $124,410
    75th
    $147,830
    90th
    $166,820

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Actuaries salary vs area income 147% Median Actuaries salary is 47% 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

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    Computer Network Architects $128,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Actuaries make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Actuaries in Phoenix, AZ is $59.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.18 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Actuaries salaries?

    The median Actuaries salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Actuaries (10th percentile) earn around $82,840 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,440.