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Actuaries vs. Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary: Who Earns More?

Actuariess out-earn Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys by $39K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2024. Actuariess land at $125,770 and Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys at $86,350. The education gap is real: actuary programs typically require bachelor's degree, while agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Actuariess is District of Columbia ($153,340); for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys it's Michigan ($130,630).

Actuaries
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Median salary
$125,770
$86,350
Hourly rate
$60.47/hr
$null/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$75,240
$49,080
Senior level (90th %)
$206,430
$160,870
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
28,340
8,700
Job growth (10-year)
21.8%
N/A
Category
Technology
Education
Top-paying state
District of Columbia
Michigan

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Actuaries median pay.

State
Actuaries
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Washington
$153,260
$102,170
Virginia
$135,880
$101,080
Maryland
$132,740
$125,050
Iowa
$129,870
$97,290
North Carolina
$129,850
$100,720
Kansas
$125,690
$107,940
California
$124,240
$100,060
Illinois
$121,960
$100,210
Tennessee
$118,020
$85,420
Minnesota
$109,190
$96,640
Pennsylvania
$107,530
$98,600
Michigan
$105,750
$130,630
Nebraska
$100,270
$103,260
Texas
$100,260
$102,190
Mississippi
$97,210
$85,360

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Actuariess or Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys?

Actuariess earn more nationally. The median is $125,770 for Actuariess versus $86,350 for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys, a difference of $39K. Per BLS OEWS May 2024.

Which has better job growth, Actuaries or Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Actuaries or Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?

Actuaries typically requires bachelor's degree. Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Actuariess get paid the most?

District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Actuariess at $153,340/year, per BLS OEWS May 2024. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Actuaries vs. Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Washington, Actuariess earn $153,260 vs. $102,170 for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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