How much does an actuary make in New Jersey?
$142,800a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in New Jersey. That is $68.65 an hour or $11,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.65
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,090Median: $142,800Highest 10%: $224,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,090 | $41.39 | |
| 25th | $110,400 | $53.06 | |
| Median | $142,800 | $68.65 | |
| 75th | $184,500 | $88.69 | |
| 90th | $224,700 | $108.03 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $161,500 |
| Trenton, NJ | $129,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $127,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actuarys.
| 1. Connecticut | $166,800 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $166,200 |
| 3. New York | $156,500 |
| 4. New Jersey | $142,800 |
| 5. Alabama | $137,000 |
| 6. Arizona | $135,900 |
| 7. Washington | $134,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $68.65 ($142,800 a year).
Do actuarys make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $142,800 against $130,000 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for actuary pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 36 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays actuarys the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $161,500 a year.
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.