Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Financial Services • Business & Finance Careers

Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.

Typical Salary (Median)
$78,140
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$110,400
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
472,300
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 413031

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (2024)

10th Percentile
$47,080
25th Percentile
$51,600
75th Percentile
$129,480
90th Percentile
$215,210

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Top Industries

Industries with the most Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
472,300
$110,400 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
472,190
$110,380 avg
3
Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance
447,410
$109,560 avg
4
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
270,810
$84,740 avg
5
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
246,060
$84,370 avg

Work Environment

Office

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents professionals work in business & finance careers, specifically in financial services. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $78,140.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 472,300 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

stockbroker securities agent investment broker

Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.