How much does an actuary make in Washington?
$144,700a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $69.56 an hour or $12,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.56
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,670Median: $144,700Highest 10%: $207,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,670 | $42.15 | |
| 25th | $112,200 | $53.93 | |
| Median | $144,700 | $69.56 | |
| 75th | $171,400 | $82.40 | |
| 90th | $207,500 | $99.75 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for actuarys.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mathematician | $164,500 |
| Database Architect | $162,900 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $161,100 |
| Computer Network Architect | $159,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $156,600 |
| Software Developer | $154,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $149,000 |
| Statistician | $136,700 |
| Web Developer | $134,400 |
| Data Scientist | $132,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $69.56 ($144,700 a year).
Do actuarys make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $144,700 against $130,000 nationally, 11% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $166,200, so Washington pays 13% less.
Where does Washington rank for actuary pay?
6 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does an actuary make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $87,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,500 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.