How much does an actuary make in Portland?
$138,200a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $66.45 an hour or $11,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.45
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,490Median: $138,200Highest 10%: $166,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,490 | $42.54 | |
| 25th | $116,500 | $56.00 | |
| Median | $138,200 | $66.45 | |
| 75th | $138,200 | $66.45 | |
| 90th | $166,200 | $79.91 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for actuarys.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Programmer | $132,000 |
| Software Developer | $128,700 |
| Database Architect | $114,300 |
| Computer Occupation | $113,800 |
| Computer Network Architect | $105,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $103,400 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,900 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,500 |
| Data Scientist | $97,840 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $92,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $66.45 ($138,200 a year).
Do actuarys make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $138,200 against $130,000 nationally, 6% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $119,600, so Portland pays 16% more.
Where does Portland rank for actuary pay?
12 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does an actuary make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $88,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,200 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.