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Actuaries vs. Agricultural Technicians: Who Earns More?

Actuariess out-earn Agricultural Technicianss by $79K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2024. Actuariess land at $125,770 and Agricultural Technicianss at $46,790. The education gap is real: actuary programs typically require bachelor's degree, while agricultural technician programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Actuariess is District of Columbia ($153,340); for Agricultural Technicianss it's Arizona ($63,340).

Actuaries
Agricultural Technicians
Median salary
$125,770
$46,790
Hourly rate
$60.47/hr
$22.49/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$75,240
$32,860
Senior level (90th %)
$206,430
$69,010
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
28,340
14,340
Job growth (10-year)
21.8%
N/A
Category
Technology
Science
Top-paying state
District of Columbia
Arizona

Pay by state

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

State
Actuaries
Agricultural Technicians
Washington
$153,260
$46,710
New York
$133,730
$46,890
Maine
$132,970
$48,150
Maryland
$132,740
$47,890
North Carolina
$129,850
$48,910
Utah
$128,860
$47,840
California
$124,240
$58,330
Arizona
$124,000
$63,340
Florida
$123,220
$49,280
Kentucky
$120,580
$48,780
Tennessee
$118,020
$51,170
Minnesota
$109,190
$55,190
Hawaii
$107,690
$46,670
Texas
$100,260
$48,120
Mississippi
$97,210
$48,790

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

Common questions

Who earns more, Actuariess or Agricultural Technicianss?

Actuariess earn more nationally. The median is $125,770 for Actuariess versus $46,790 for Agricultural Technicianss, a difference of $79K. Per BLS OEWS May 2024.

Which has better job growth, Actuaries or Agricultural Technicians?

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 Technicians?

Actuaries typically requires bachelor's degree. Agricultural Technicians 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 Technicians pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Washington, Actuariess earn $153,260 vs. $46,710 for Agricultural Technicianss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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