Actuaries pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $201,070 or more. The middle half of actuaries in Providence earn between $78,110 and $150,580.
- $60K10th
- $78K25th
- $108KMedian
- $151K75th
- $201K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $123,960 | $10,330 | $59.60 |
| Median | $108,010 | $9,001 | $51.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,110 | $6,509 | $37.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $150,580 | $12,548 | $72.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Actuaries pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Actuaries in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($123,510) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($141,480). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $130,000.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $123,960 | $108,010 | $60,210 | $201,070 | 100 |
| Rhode Island | $123,510 | $111,090 | $76,120 | $182,530 | 100 |
| 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.
Actuaries salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $123,960, a single filer in Providence takes home about $91,706 a year, or $7,642 a month and $3,527 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $91,706 | $7,642 |
| Working in MA | $90,115 | $7,510 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for actuaries? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $123,960 buys what about $121,800 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Actuaries salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$125,690
- Boston, MA$132,900
- Hartford, CT$163,460
- Springfield, MA$116,690
- New Haven, CT$159,070
- Waterbury, CT$146,820
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 Providence: questions
How much do actuaries make an hour in Providence?
$59.60 an hour on average, and $51.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level actuaries salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the actuaries take-home pay in Providence?
About $91,706 a year ($7,642 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $123,960. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do actuaries earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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: Zillow Home Value Index. 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 (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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