Actuaries pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,040 or more. The middle half of actuaries in San Juan earn between $52,910 and $103,040.
- $48K10th
- $53K25th
- $68KMedian
- $103K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,280 | $6,440 | $37.15 |
| Median | $68,100 | $5,675 | $32.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,910 | $4,409 | $25.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,040 | $8,587 | $49.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Actuaries pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Actuaries in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($77,320) and 45% less than the U.S. average ($141,480). At the median the gap is -48% against the U.S. median of $130,000.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $77,280 | $68,100 | $47,910 | $103,040 | 30 |
| Puerto Rico | $77,320 | $68,100 | $47,910 | $103,040 | 30 |
| United States | $141,480 | $130,000 | $78,570 | $215,100 | 26,670 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for actuaries? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Actuaries salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$148,830
- Orlando, FL$127,850
- Tampa, FL$121,460
- Jacksonville, FL$137,720
- Tallahassee, FL$123,610
- Raleigh, NC$131,990
Highest-paying cities for actuaries
Bridgeport, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($176,120).
- Bridgeport, CT$176,120
- San Francisco, CA$168,260
- New York, NY$166,660
- Hartford, CT$163,460
- New Haven, CT$159,070
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Actuaries salary in San Juan: questions
How much do actuaries make an hour in San Juan?
$37.16 an hour on average, and $32.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level actuaries salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do actuaries earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% less than the U.S. average for this job ($141,480).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2011; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.27, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.27).
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