SOC 15-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Actuaries — Nevada
Nevada · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Actuaries in Nevada is $132,370 per year, close to the national median of $130,000 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Actuaries in Nevada is $132,370 per year, close to the national median of $130,000 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $77,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $207,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $98,620 to $171,700.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 36 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 9th by median wage. Las Vegas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $163,350. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 32nd of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,090 | −40.7% |
| 25th | $98,620 | −24.1% |
| Median (50th) | $132,370 | +1.8% |
| 75th | $171,700 | +32.1% |
| 90th | $207,580 | +59.7% |
| Mean | $136,290 | +4.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $163,350 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $132,370 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$132,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$132,370US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $132,370 a year, 1.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,090 to $207,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 36 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $163,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Actuaries in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $132,370, or $63.64 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $130,000, so pay in Nevada is 1.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nevada earns more than $207,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Las Vegas, at $163,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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