Virginia Median
$131,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$63.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $130,000
State Rank
#11 of 36
440 employed here
How much does an Actuary make in Virginia?
Actuaries in Virginia take home a median of $131,900 annually — roughly $63.41 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $130,000.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $82,120 while the top 10% make $212,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $100,580 and $166,920 a year.
Actuary salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $82,120 | $39.48 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $100,580 | $48.36 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $131,900 | $63.41 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $166,920 | $80.25 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $212,740 | $102.28 |
|
How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 11th 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 $136,950Arizona $135,870Washington $134,720Utah $132,720Nevada $132,370Florida $132,110Wisconsin $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 Virginia
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 Virginia pay ($131,900) 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 Virginia?
The median Actuary salary in Virginia is $131,900 per year, or about $63.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $82,120 at the entry level to $212,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Actuaries about 1% more than the national median of $130,000. Virginia ranks 11th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Actuaries?
Yes on pay — Virginia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $131,900 a year. About 440 Actuaries are employed in Virginia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.