# SOC 15-2011: Actuaries

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/15-2011

Employers logged 8,115 certified H-1B applications for Actuaries (15-2011) roles, requesting 17,744 workers. The average offered wage is $106,935/yr, 18% below the BLS national median ($130,000/yr). (2025, SOC 15-2011) The largest filers are Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP and The Prudential Insurance Company of America.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 8,115 |
| Total workers | 17,744 |
| Average offered wage | $107K |
| Average prevailing wage | $93K |
| BLS median wage | $130K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 15-2011 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -18% |

## Top employers (of 743)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ernst & Young U.S. LLP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ernst-young-us-llp-8dcf2d9a21) | 1,019 | 4,885 | $131K | $130K |
| [Deloitte Consulting LLP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/deloitte-consulting-llp-c6c82f0dfc) | 627 | 5,111 | $101K | $130K |
| [The Prudential Insurance Company of America](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-prudential-insurance-company-of-amer-3c20826844) | 310 | 310 | $117K | $130K |
| [American General Life Insurance Company](https://www.xh1b.org/org/american-general-life-insurance-company-8749a4e255) | 265 | 265 | $100K | $130K |
| [Milliman, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/milliman-inc-cd929e6bd2) | 222 | 226 | $105K | $130K |
| [New York Life Insurance Company](https://www.xh1b.org/org/new-york-life-insurance-company-4a2981c9c3) | 206 | 206 | $111K | $130K |
| [Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/pricewaterhousecoopers-llp-f4104599c3) | 198 | 1,321 | $138K | $130K |
| [Towers Watson Delaware Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/towers-watson-delaware-inc-a0ae53f986) | 177 | 177 | $86K | $130K |
| [Transamerica Life Insurance Company](https://www.xh1b.org/org/transamerica-life-insurance-company-0290a07cc7) | 157 | 214 | $85K | $130K |
| [Willis Towers Watson US LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/willis-towers-watson-us-llc-32f5373f0c) | 156 | 156 | $111K | $130K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 4 | $61K |
| 2010 | 125 | 183 | $80K |
| 2011 | 499 | 690 | $83K |
| 2012 | 480 | 619 | $82K |
| 2013 | 433 | 714 | $85K |
| 2014 | 493 | 1,637 | $80K |
| 2015 | 658 | 2,292 | $83K |
| 2016 | 639 | 2,183 | $83K |
| 2017 | 647 | 1,883 | $85K |
| 2018 | 756 | 4,048 | $94K |
| 2019 | 581 | 871 | $96K |
| 2020 | 532 | 551 | $105K |
| 2021 | 464 | 473 | $116K |
| 2022 | 544 | 544 | $115K |
| 2023 | 476 | 478 | $125K |
| 2024 | 449 | 449 | $124K |
| 2025 | 481 | 485 | $129K |
| 2026 | 58 | 62 | $136K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 1,492 | 14 | 0.1 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 659 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 652 | 7 | 0.1 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 596 | 11 | 0.1 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 462 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 371 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 333 | 4 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 252 | 6 | 0.2 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 198 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 189 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 153 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 148 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 107 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 97 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 87 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 84 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 76 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 61 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 61 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 50 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 48 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 47 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 45 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 30 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 28 | 2 | 0.1 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 24 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 20 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 18 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 17 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Hawaii](https://www.xh1b.org/state/hi) | 5 | 2 | 0.1 |
| [South Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sd) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Vermont](https://www.xh1b.org/state/vt) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 3 | 1 | 0.1 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maine](https://www.xh1b.org/state/me) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/15-2011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=15-2011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=15-2011


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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.