Actuaries Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $152,650 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $73.39
10th percentile $98,740
90th percentile —
Employed locally 300
National median $125,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,740
    25th
    $102,260
    50th (median)
    $152,650
    75th
    $205,430

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Actuaries salary vs area income 97% Median Actuaries salary is 3% 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
    Connecticut $148,220
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $146,130

    Nearby metros — Actuaries salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,410
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $136,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $130,750
    North Carolina $129,850
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $126,870
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $126,040

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $208,270
    Computer Occupations, All Other $168,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $160,800
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $165,700
    Data Scientists $173,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $80,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Actuaries make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Actuaries in San Jose, CA is $73.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $124.93 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Actuaries salaries?

    The median Actuaries salary in San Jose, CA is 21.4% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Actuaries (10th percentile) earn around $98,740 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,260.