Actuary Salary in Mississippi
Based on 40+ workers in Mississippi
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MS)
$106,210
$51.06/hr
vs National Average
$124,781
-14.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $256K
40 employed in Mississippi
Salary Distribution — Actuary in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,480 |
| 25th percentile | $77,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $106,210 |
| 75th percentile | $166,130 |
| 90th percentile | $256,130 |
Top-Paying Industries for Actuary (U.S.)
Which industries pay Actuarys the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Actuarys in Mississippi tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $175,980 | 50 |
| Finance and Insurance | $131,450 | 20K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $129,810 | 1K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $129,650 | 850 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $124,130 | 4K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Actuary in Mississippi vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Mississippi) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $103,820 |
| 2023 | $97,620 |
| 2024 | $97,210 |
| 2025 | $106,210 |
| 2026 (projected) | $112,583 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Mississippi Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $103,820 | $112,138 |
| 2023 | $97,620 | $112,820 |
| 2024 | $97,210 | $121,524 |
| 2025 | $106,210 | $124,781 |
| 2026 (projected) | $112,583 | $132,268 |
Actuary Salary by Experience Level in Mississippi
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $77,720 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $106,210 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $166,130 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $256,130 |
Actuary Salary in Other States
Related Actuary Salaries in Mississippi
How other high-demand occupations in Mississippi compare to Actuary ($106,210 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Actuary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Manager in MS | $111,390 | +4.9% | $53.55/hr |
| Financial Examiner in MS | $85,430 | -19.6% | $41.07/hr |
| Financial Analyst in MS | $79,580 | -25.1% | $38.26/hr |
| Budget Analyst in MS | $78,850 | -25.8% | $37.91/hr |
| Credit Analyst in MS | $74,880 | -29.5% | $36.00/hr |
| Tax Examiner in MS | $73,920 | -30.4% | $35.54/hr |
| Accountant in MS | $68,100 | -35.9% | $32.74/hr |
| Compliance Officer in MS | $67,450 | -36.5% | $32.43/hr |
| Personal Financial Advisor in MS | $63,300 | -40.4% | $30.43/hr |
| Loan Officer in MS | $60,260 | -43.3% | $28.97/hr |
| Insurance Sales Agent in MS | $47,930 | -54.9% | $23.04/hr |
| Securities Sales Agent in MS | $46,680 | -56.0% | $22.44/hr |