Actuaries Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $120,200 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $57.79
10th percentile $65,140
90th percentile $228,860
Employed locally 90
National median $125,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,140
    25th
    $73,980
    50th (median)
    $120,200
    75th
    $181,060
    90th
    $228,860

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Actuaries salary vs area income 176% Median Actuaries salary is 76% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $128,710
    Kansas City, MO-KS $127,550
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $119,410
    Jackson, MS $106,250

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,240
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,710
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,420
    Information Security Analysts $94,990
    Computer Occupations, All Other $94,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Actuaries make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Actuaries in Topeka, KS is $57.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $110.03 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Actuaries salaries?

    The median Actuaries salary in Topeka, KS is 4.4% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Actuaries (10th percentile) earn around $65,140 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,980.