Salary distribution
Where Texas actuaries fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $76,530 and $133,800, with a median of $100,260.
Actuaries in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 35 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $121,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 12 | $82,775 |
| Level II — qualified | 6 | $126,500 |
| Level III — experienced | 5 | $146,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 8 | $171,050 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Actuaries in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| American General Life Insurance Company | ADP Actuarial Assistant | 10 | $93,250 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Actuaries - KBGFJG219686-13 | 4 | $207,512 |
| National Life Insurance Company | Associate Actuary | 3 | $150,000 |
| Transamerica Life Insurance Company | Associate Actuary | 3 | $125,986 |
| Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company | Actuarial Senior Analyst | 2 | $82,775 |
| Resolution Life Services (US) Inc. | Director of Financial Reinsurance | 1 | $215,000 |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. | Sr Actuarial Analyst | 1 | $136,200 |
| Continental Casualty Company | Actuarial Director, Pricing (P&C) | 1 | $235,000 |
| American National Group Services LLC | Actuarial Analyst | 1 | $100,000 |
| Servify US Inc. | Senior Pricing Manager | 1 | $150,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Associate Actuary at National Life Insurance Company$150,000AddisonDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25347-480441
- Associate Actuary at Transamerica Life Insurance Company$150,613DallasDecided Dec 3, 2025I-200-25329-437030
- ADP Actuarial Assistant at American General Life Insurance Company$92,500HoustonDecided Nov 25, 2025I-200-25322-418123
- Director of Financial Reinsurance at Resolution Life Services (US) Inc.$215,000HoustonWage Level IVDecided Sep 25, 2025I-200-25261-317760
- Sr Actuarial Analyst at Uber Technologies, Inc.$136,200AustinWage Level IVDecided Sep 10, 2025I-200-25246-283313
- Actuarial Director, Pricing (P&C) at Continental Casualty Company$235,000PlanoWage Level IVDecided Aug 19, 2025I-203-25224-236609
- ADP Actuarial Assistant at American General Life Insurance Company$80,300HoustonWage Level IDecided Aug 15, 2025I-200-25220-231403
- Actuarial Analyst at American National Group Services LLC$100,000League CityWage Level IDecided Aug 7, 2025I-200-25212-211790
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Actuaries pay by experience level in Texas
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.
Actuaries specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 23 certified offers. The most common variant is Associate Actuary at a median of $144,573.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Actuary | National Life Insurance Company | 8 | $144,573 |
| ADP Actuarial Assistant | American General Life Insurance Company | 6 | $86,400 |
| Actuarial Analyst | Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company | 5 | $90,000 |
| Actuaries - KBGFJG219686-13 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 4 | $207,512 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Actuaries in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 35 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Finance and insurance leads with a median of $121,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | American General Life Insurance Company | 25 | $121,000 |
| Professional services | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 6 | $180,250 |
| Technology and software | Uber Technologies, Inc. | 3 | $115,000 |
| Manufacturing | HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc. | 1 | $98,030 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
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
- What is the median salary for Actuaries in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Actuaries in Texas is $100,260.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Actuaries?
- The Texas median is -17.7% versus the BLS national figure of $121,794.
- What is the salary range for Actuaries in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,300 and the 90th-percentile at $177,050, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- 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.