Actuaries Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $140,290 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $67.45
10th percentile $63,130
90th percentile $188,710
Employed locally 270
National median $125,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,130
    25th
    $99,860
    50th (median)
    $140,290
    75th
    $187,440
    90th
    $188,710

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Actuaries salary vs area income 148% Median Actuaries salary is 48% 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
    Connecticut $148,220
    Portland-South Portland, ME $134,330
    Utah $128,860
    South Carolina $100,710
    Utica-Rome, NY $89,990

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,350
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,750
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,160
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,550
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $82,940
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Actuaries make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Actuaries in Salt Lake City, UT is $67.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.34 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Actuaries salaries?

    The median Actuaries salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 11.5% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Actuaries (10th percentile) earn around $63,130 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,860.