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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

15-2011 Actuaries



Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 1,06093$59.02/hr$38.69/hr$41.37/hr$51.52/hr$69.12/hr$87.31/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Financial Activities550$55.27/hr
Professional and Business Services510$50.89/hr
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 10$45.82/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 960$51.52/hr24.3%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 970$51.52/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,060$51.52/hr24.5%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Accountants and Auditors 30,370$38.52/hr5.6%
Financial Managers 16,400$74.37/hr16.3%
Financial Examiners 1,950$43.11/hr20.8%
Budget Analysts 300$41.91/hr3.6%
Survey Researchers 120$35.68/hr-0.9%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 7,830$36.43/hr6.2%
Personal Financial Advisors 6,020$48.72/hr12.3%
Economists 230$48.05/hr6.1%
Credit Analysts 1,660$37.42/hr-4.6%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,940$38.85/hr7.9%


  • Provide advice to clients on a contract basis, working as a consultant.
  • Design, review, and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums.
  • 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.
  • Provide expertise to help financial institutions manage risks and maximize returns associated with investment products or credit offerings.
  • Ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves and liabilities necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.
  • Provide advice to clients on a contract basis, working as a consultant.
  • Provide advice to clients on a contract basis, working as a consultant.
  • Determine, or help determine, company policy, and explain complex technical matters to company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders, or the public.
  • Ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves and liabilities necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.
  • Determine, or help determine, company policy, and explain complex technical matters to company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders, or the public.