How much does an actuary make in Pennsylvania?
$125,000a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in Pennsylvania. That is $60.12 an hour or $10,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.12
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,050Median: $125,000Highest 10%: $201,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,050 | $37.52 | |
| 25th | $96,990 | $46.63 | |
| Median | $125,000 | $60.12 | |
| 75th | $161,100 | $77.45 | |
| 90th | $201,800 | $97.03 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $127,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $117,600 |
| Scranton, PA | $110,300 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $106,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actuarys.
| 18. Minnesota | $128,100 |
| 19. Maryland | $127,000 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $126,000 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $125,000 |
| 22. Kansas | $125,000 |
| 23. Colorado | $120,400 |
| 24. Kentucky | $120,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $60.12 ($125,000 a year).
Do actuarys make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $125,000 against $130,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for actuary pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 21 of 36 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays actuarys the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $127,800 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.