Actuary Salary in Washington
Based on 360+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$134,720
$64.77/hr
vs National Average
$124,781
+8.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $210K
360 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Actuary in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,140 |
| 25th percentile | $99,790 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $134,720 |
| 75th percentile | $175,600 |
| 90th percentile | $209,940 |
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 Washington 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 Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Washington) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,910 |
| 2023 | $132,980 |
| 2024 | $153,260 |
| 2025 | $134,720 |
| 2026 (projected) | $134,720 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,910 | $112,138 |
| 2023 | $132,980 | $112,820 |
| 2024 | $153,260 | $121,524 |
| 2025 | $134,720 | $124,781 |
| 2026 (projected) | $134,720 | $124,781 |
Actuary Salary by Experience Level in Washington
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $99,790 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $134,720 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $175,600 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $209,940 |
Actuary Salary in Other States
Related Actuary Salaries in Washington
How other high-demand occupations in Washington compare to Actuary ($134,720 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Actuary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Manager in WA | $174,840 | +29.8% | $84.06/hr |
| Personal Financial Advisor in WA | $114,050 | -15.3% | $54.83/hr |
| Financial Examiner in WA | $113,700 | -15.6% | $54.66/hr |
| Economist in WA | $109,300 | -18.9% | $52.55/hr |
| Financial Analyst in WA | $107,210 | -20.4% | $51.54/hr |
| Budget Analyst in WA | $96,640 | -28.3% | $46.46/hr |
| Accountant in WA | $96,550 | -28.3% | $46.42/hr |
| Credit Analyst in WA | $91,160 | -32.3% | $43.83/hr |
| Compliance Officer in WA | $88,790 | -34.1% | $42.69/hr |
| Tax Examiner in WA | $80,930 | -39.9% | $38.91/hr |
| Loan Officer in WA | $80,120 | -40.5% | $38.52/hr |
| Securities Sales Agent in WA | $75,510 | -44.0% | $36.30/hr |