SOC 41-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Southern Indiana, IN is $108,150 per year, well above 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 Southern Indiana, IN is $108,150 per year, well above the national median of $78,660. The gap of 37.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $55,240 and $153,760. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,970 and the ninetieth at $198,360.
The area has 320 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Lafayette records the highest median at $78,560. Of the 397 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 26th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,970 | −44.1% |
| 25th | $55,240 | −29.8% |
| Median (50th) | $108,150 | +37.5% |
| 75th | $153,760 | +95.5% |
| 90th | $198,360 | +152.2% |
| Mean | $110,530 | +40.5% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $78,560 | 90 | |
| 2 | Kokomo | $77,190 | 60 | |
| 3 | Fort Wayne | $73,090 | 310 | |
| 4 | South Bend | $67,570 | 250 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $65,740 | 3,230 | |
| 6 | Elkhart | $64,990 | 170 | |
| 7 | Evansville | $60,480 | 200 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $60,040 | 70 | |
| 9 | Michigan City | $59,730 | 60 | |
| 10 | Muncie | $59,120 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $108,150 goes as far as $115,916 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 47.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$108,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,916US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,150 a year, 37.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,970 to $198,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lafayette, at $78,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Southern Indiana, IN?
The median annual wage is $108,150, or $51.99 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 Southern Indiana, IN is 37.5% higher. 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 Southern Indiana, IN earns more than $198,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,970 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 Lafayette, at $78,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in Southern Indiana, IN. 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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