15. New Jersey
Annual median wage: $101,660
Cost of living: 121
Employment: 790
Just a quick look at the statistics and you know New Jersey deserves to be a part of this list of best states for actuaries. They have to-die-for wages, which when paired with their employment rates look even more promising than it already is. Though their employment rates appear to be more expensive than most states in America, the fact that you can earn over $100,000 is something you can’t just let pass you by.
