The median annual wage for Actuaries in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $131,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $128,220.
Pay spans roughly $80,260 at the 10th percentile to $184,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $63.20 per hour. An estimated 520 people work as actuaries in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $131,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $128,220 |
| Median (hourly) | $63.20 |
| 10th percentile | $80,260 |
| 90th percentile | $184,040 |
| Employment | 520 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.