SOC 15-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Actuaries — Worcester
Worcester, MA · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Actuaries in Worcester, MA is $123,170 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 Worcester, MA is $123,170 per year, close to the national median of $130,000 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $81,440 and $160,930. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $78,670 and the ninetieth at $189,520.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Boston records the highest median at $129,590. Of the 481 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 46th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,670 | −39.5% |
| 25th | $81,440 | −37.4% |
| Median (50th) | $123,170 | −5.3% |
| 75th | $160,930 | +23.8% |
| 90th | $189,520 | +45.8% |
| Mean | $125,690 | −3.3% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $129,590 | — | |
| 2 | Springfield | $118,130 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Worcester run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $123,170 buys what $116,418 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$123,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,418US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $123,170 a year, 5.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $78,670 to $189,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $129,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Actuaries in Worcester, MA?
The median annual wage is $123,170, or $59.22 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 Worcester, MA is 5.3% lower. 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 Worcester, MA earns more than $189,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $78,670 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 Boston, at $129,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Worcester, MA. 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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