How much does an actuary make in Houston?
$81,670a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $39.26 an hour or $6,806 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.26
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,620Median: $81,670Highest 10%: $183,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,620 | $28.18 | |
| 25th | $58,620 | $28.18 | |
| Median | $81,670 | $39.26 | |
| 75th | $131,500 | $63.23 | |
| 90th | $183,200 | $88.06 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for actuarys.
| Dallas, TX | $127,700 |
| Austin, TX | $122,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $102,600 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $139,100 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $134,100 |
| Software Developer | $129,400 |
| Information Security Analyst | $126,400 |
| Computer Network Architect | $124,900 |
| Database Administrator | $116,000 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,400 |
| Data Scientist | $106,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $105,400 |
| Statistician | $104,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $39.26 ($81,670 a year).
Do actuarys make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $81,670 against $130,000 nationally, 37% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $105,000, so Houston pays 22% less.
Where does Houston rank for actuary pay?
70 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does an actuary make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.