Actuaries Salary in New Jersey (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,260 employed

Annual Mean

$152,850

$73.49/hr

Annual Median

$142,800

$68.65/hr

Bottom 10%

$86,090

$41.39/hr

Top 10%

$224,700

$108.03/hr

Location vs National Average

New Jersey

$152,850

Difference

+8.0% vs US avg

US National

$141,480

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$86,090	$41.39/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$110,360	$53.06/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$142,800	$68.65/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$184,480	$88.69/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$224,700	$108.03/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$86K

25th

$110K

Median

$143K

75th

$184K

90th

$225K

New Jersey has a moderate number of Actuaries positions (approximately 1,260), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In New Jersey, Actuaries salaries range from $86,090 at the 10th percentile to $224,700 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $138,610 (97% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in New Jersey

Metro areas with highest Actuaries wages

Trenton-Princeton, NJ

$131,180

per year

How Actuaries Compares in New Jersey

The average Actuaries salary of $152,850 in New Jersey ranks above the national average of $141,480. There are approximately 1,260 Actuariess employed in New Jersey.