SOC 41-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) · 10 metro areas compared
At $52,300, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents, 33.5% beneath the national figure of $78,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,300, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents, 33.5% beneath the national figure of $78,660. Pay ranges from under $47,930 at the tenth percentile to more than $150,940 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,150 to $85,190.
Employment stands at 320, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $77,030. Of the 436 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 204th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,930 | −39.1% |
| 25th | $50,150 | −36.2% |
| Median (50th) | $52,300 | −33.5% |
| 75th | $85,190 | +8.3% |
| 90th | $150,940 | +91.9% |
| Mean | $87,910 | +11.8% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $77,030 | 3,850 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $76,310 | 2,980 | |
| 3 | Cleveland | $75,900 | 3,100 | |
| 4 | Akron | $73,460 | 490 | |
| 5 | Dayton | $60,480 | 420 | |
| 6 | Toledo | $60,270 | 300 | |
| 7 | Youngstown | $58,030 | 130 | |
| 8 | Sandusky | $57,460 | 80 | |
| 9 | Springfield | $55,980 | 40 | |
| 10 | Mansfield | $52,080 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $52,300 goes as far as $56,358 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,358US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,300 a year, 33.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,930 to $150,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $77,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH?
The median annual wage is $52,300, or $25.15 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 North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH is 33.5% 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 North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH earns more than $150,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,930 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 Columbus, at $77,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH. 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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