SOC 41-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — Arizona
Arizona nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
At $49,340, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents, 37.3% beneath the national figure of $78,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,340, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents, 37.3% beneath the national figure of $78,660. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,230 and $60,110. The lowest tenth earn under $48,820, while the highest tenth earn more than $98,980.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.56 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 176th of 318 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,820 | −37.9% |
| 25th | $49,230 | −37.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,340 | −37.3% |
| 75th | $60,110 | −23.6% |
| 90th | $98,980 | +25.8% |
| Mean | $63,010 | −19.9% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $77,780 | 12,220 | |
| 2 | Prescott Valley | $75,140 | 140 | |
| 3 | Sierra Vista | $74,830 | 100 | |
| 4 | Tucson | $59,240 | 900 | |
| 5 | Flagstaff | $58,190 | 80 | |
| 6 | Yuma | $57,020 | 110 | |
| 7 | Lake Havasu City | $49,170 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $49,340 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$49,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,997US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,340 a year, 37.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,820 to $98,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $77,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Arizona, AZ?
The median annual wage is $49,340, or $23.72 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,660, so pay in Arizona, AZ is 37.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona, AZ earns more than $98,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,820 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $77,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Arizona, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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