Actuaries salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Actuaries in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $144,680 a year, based on BLS estimates for 520 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% above the U.S. median of $130,000 and 13% below the DC statewide median of $166,230. It ranks #5 of 24 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE520 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Actuaries salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $144,680 a year (May 2025). Half of the 520 jobs pay between $112,180 and $171,390. The 10th percentile is $87,670 and the 90th is $207,480.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Actuaries?
That is 11% above the U.S. median of $130,000 and 13% below the DC statewide median of $166,230. It ranks #5 of 24 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.