2024 wage data not published for actuaries in Arkansas
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Arkansas actuaries fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Actuaries pay by experience level in Arkansas
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.9 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.6 / 5
Mathematical Reasoning
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Judgment and Decision Making
Technical
- 4.3 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.3 / 5
Mathematics
Basic skill
- 4.3 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.1 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Number Facility
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves and liabilities necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.
- 02
Collaborate with programmers, underwriters, accounts, claims experts, and senior management to help companies develop plans for new lines of business or improvements to existing business.
- 03
Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.
- 04
Design, review, and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums.
- 05
Determine, or help determine, company policy, and explain complex technical matters to company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders, or the public.
- 06
Construct probability tables for events such as fires, natural disasters, and unemployment, based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information.
- 07
Provide advice to clients on a contract basis, working as a consultant.
- 08
Determine equitable basis for distributing surplus earnings under participating insurance and annuity contracts in mutual companies.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+21.7%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Actuaries a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 21.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Actuaries?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.