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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Actuaries salary in Providence, Rhode Island

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Providence metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$101,990
Mean annual$118,370
Range (10th to 90th)$73,870 to $195,130
Providence, Rhode Island employment110
State vs national-16.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Providence actuaries fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$73,87025TH$75,850MEDIAN$101,99075TH$143,43090TH$195,130

The middle 50% of workers earn between $75,850 and $143,430, with a median of $101,990.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    Long-term on-the-job training

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.9 / 5
  • Mathematical Reasoning

    Ability

    4.6 / 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

    4.3 / 5
  • Inductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Number Facility

    Ability

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves and liabilities necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.

  4. 04

    Design, review, and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums.

  5. 05

    Determine, or help determine, company policy, and explain complex technical matters to company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders, or the public.

  6. 06

    Construct probability tables for events such as fires, natural disasters, and unemployment, based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information.

  7. 07

    Provide advice to clients on a contract basis, working as a consultant.

  8. 08

    Determine equitable basis for distributing surplus earnings under participating insurance and annuity contracts in mutual companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Actuaries in Providence, Rhode Island?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Actuaries in the Providence metropolitan area is $101,990.
Does Providence pay more than the Rhode Island state average for Actuaries?
The Providence metro median is -6.3% versus the Rhode Island state median of $108,890.
How does Providence compare to the national median for Actuaries?
The Providence metro median is -16.3% versus the BLS national figure of $121,794.
What is the salary range for Actuaries in Providence?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $73,870 and the 90th-percentile at $195,130 for the Providence metro area.
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.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Providence CBSA boundary 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.