Actuaries Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $130,360 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $62.67
10th percentile $85,420
90th percentile —
Employed locally 160
National median $125,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,420
    25th
    $90,970
    50th (median)
    $130,360
    75th
    $185,300

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Actuaries salary vs area income 154% Median Actuaries salary is 54% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $152,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $137,610
    Nevada $132,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $124,590
    Pennsylvania $107,530
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $101,490

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$130,760
    Computer Systems Analysts$102,020
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,570
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,200
    Information Security Analysts$122,530
    Computer Occupations, All Other$105,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Actuaries make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Actuaries in Richmond, VA is $62.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.28 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Actuaries salaries?

    The median Actuaries salary in Richmond, VA is 3.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Actuaries (10th percentile) earn around $85,420 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,970.