Actuaries
Actuaries use math and statistics to calculate the odds that an event will happen. They design insurance programs and pension plans.
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National data for actuaries (SOC 15-2011).
$44,096
$78,333
$143,333
$21.20
$37.66
$68.91
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Hours

  • Often work at least 40 hours per week.
  • May travel to meet with clients.
    • ACTUARIES will:
  • Often work for insurance companies
  • Take a series of exams over five to ten years
  • Use math formulas to solve problems
    • ACTUARIES frequently:
  • Sit at desks for long periods of time.
  • Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Repeat the same movements.
    • It is important that ACTUARIES be able to:
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
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