SOC 41-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Mount Vernon, WA is $61,540 per year, 21.8% below the national median of $78,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Mount Vernon, WA is $61,540 per year, 21.8% below the national median of $78,660. Half of workers earn between $51,680 and $93,680. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,300 and the ninetieth at $111,170.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $77,860. Of the 250 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 137th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,300 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $51,680 | −34.3% |
| Median (50th) | $61,540 | −21.8% |
| 75th | $93,680 | +19.1% |
| 90th | $111,170 | +41.3% |
| Mean | $77,210 | −1.8% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $77,860 | 5,400 | |
| 2 | Bremerton | $68,610 | 200 | |
| 3 | Longview | $64,880 | 50 | |
| 4 | Spokane | $63,850 | 660 | |
| 5 | Wenatchee | $61,790 | 110 | |
| 6 | Kennewick | $61,240 | 190 | |
| 7 | Bellingham | $60,840 | 250 | |
| 8 | Yakima | $59,690 | 180 | |
| 9 | Walla Walla | $58,490 | 50 | |
| 10 | Olympia | $58,180 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mount Vernon run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $61,540 buys what $57,514 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 26.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,514US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,540 a year, 21.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,300 to $111,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $77,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Mount Vernon, WA?
The median annual wage is $61,540, or $29.59 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 Mount Vernon, WA is 21.8% 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 Mount Vernon, WA earns more than $111,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,300 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 Seattle, at $77,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Mount Vernon, WA. 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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