How much does an actuary make in Portland?
$129,100a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $62.07 an hour or $10,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.07
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,870Median: $129,100Highest 10%: $178,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,870 | $39.84 | |
| 25th | $101,700 | $48.89 | |
| Median | $129,100 | $62.07 | |
| 75th | $168,500 | $81.00 | |
| 90th | $178,200 | $85.68 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for actuarys.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $206,200 |
| Software Developer | $156,000 |
| Database Architect | $143,400 |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,200 |
| Data Scientist | $129,600 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,400 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $120,600 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $109,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $104,000 |
| Database Administrator | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $62.07 ($129,100 a year).
Do actuarys make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $129,100 against $130,000 nationally, 1% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $130,400, so Portland pays 1% less.
Where does Portland rank for actuary pay?
28 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does an actuary make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $178,200 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.