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Actuaries in Washington

Actuaries analyze statistical data on mortality, accidents, sickness, disability, and retirement to calculate insurance risks and forecast future benefit payments. They build probability tables and determine the rates and cash reserves needed to ensure companies can pay claimed benefits In Washington the median pay is $134,720 a year, 4% above the national median of $130,000.

$134,720median pay in Washington, per year
$99,790–$175,600middle half earn
360employed in Washington
$130,000U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Washington

7open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Washington or remote
4employers hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Washington and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

MathematicsReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSpeaking

Knowledge areas

Mathematics (knowledge)Economics and AccountingComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementLaw and Government

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Licenses and training in Washington

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O*NET-SOC 15-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.