Arizona Median
$135,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$65.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $130,000
State Rank
#6 of 36
200 employed here
How much does an Actuary make in Arizona?
An Actuary working in Arizona earns a median salary of $135,870 per year, or about $65.32 per hour. That is 5% above the national median of $130,000 for this occupation.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $85,750 while the top 10% make $202,130 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $107,700 and $170,800 a year.
Actuary salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $85,750 | $41.23 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $107,700 | $51.78 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $135,870 | $65.32 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $170,800 | $82.12 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $202,130 | $97.18 |
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How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 6th out of 36 states and territories for Actuary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Actuary salary in other states
Connecticut $166,800District of Columbia $166,230New York $156,480New Jersey $142,800Alabama $136,950Washington $134,720Utah $132,720Nevada $132,370Florida $132,110Virginia $131,900Wisconsin $131,640California $130,510Oregon $130,380Missouri $129,220North Carolina $128,730Iowa $128,690Minnesota $128,100Maryland $126,950Massachusetts $126,040Pennsylvania $125,040Kansas $125,010Colorado $120,440Kentucky $120,400Maine $119,620Illinois $115,430Rhode Island $111,090Ohio $110,980Oklahoma $109,760Tennessee $108,930Mississippi $106,210Texas $105,020Nebraska $102,790Indiana $100,690Michigan $100,640Louisiana $80,860
Working as an Actuary in Arizona
Nationally, about 27,000 people work as Actuaries in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($135,870) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Actuary make in Arizona?
The median Actuary salary in Arizona is $135,870 per year, or about $65.32 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $85,750 at the entry level to $202,130 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Actuaries about 5% more than the national median of $130,000. Arizona ranks 6th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Actuaries?
Yes on pay — Arizona pays above the national median for this occupation, at $135,870 a year. About 200 Actuaries are employed in Arizona. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.