SOC 41-3031 · May 2025 · United States
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents across the United States is $78,660 per year, measured over 489,570 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $168,340.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Pay for this occupation varies by 260.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $168,340 and Mississippi pays $46,680.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $168,340 | 55,630 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $100,310 | 14,510 | |
| 3 | Illinois | $99,840 | 27,920 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $98,560 | 5,730 | |
| 5 | Vermont | $88,280 | 240 | |
| 6 | South Dakota | $86,780 | 730 | |
| 7 | Delaware | $83,750 | 2,300 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $83,350 | 8,820 | |
| 9 | Nebraska | $82,560 | 2,150 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $82,420 | 15,230 |
States with the most Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 55,860 | $79,730 | |
| 2 | New York | 55,630 | $168,340 | |
| 3 | Florida | 42,600 | $62,770 | |
| 4 | Texas | 41,640 | $78,470 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 27,920 | $99,840 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 21,890 | $74,040 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 15,510 | $71,840 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 15,230 | $82,420 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 14,950 | $59,990 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 14,600 | $74,840 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $167,890 | 59,450 |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $133,530 | 2,910 |
| 3 | Elmira | $116,910 | 50 |
| 4 | Glens Falls | $107,070 | 100 |
| 5 | Billings | $102,790 | 80 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $102,290 | 10,420 |
| 7 | Boston | $101,200 | 11,860 |
| 8 | Chicago | $100,760 | 24,080 |
| 9 | San Jose | $100,030 | 3,250 |
| 10 | Minneapolis | $97,670 | 6,700 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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