Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 2,830 | $61,380 | $29.51 | |
| Alaska | 220 | $72,740 | $34.97 | |
| Arizona | 8,790 | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| Arkansas | 1,700 | $58,490 | $28.12 | |
| California | 55,090 | $83,850 | $40.31 | |
| Colorado | 11,020 | $72,760 | $34.98 | |
| Connecticut | 3,980 | $125,390 | $60.29 | |
| Delaware | 2,280 | $87,060 | $41.85 | |
| District of Columbia | 1,540 | $116,970 | $56.24 | |
| Florida | 34,530 | $78,520 | $37.75 | |
| Georgia | 10,710 | $79,080 | $38.02 | |
| Hawaii | 590 | $88,070 | $42.34 | |
| Idaho | 1,360 | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| Illinois | 22,770 | $87,930 | $42.27 | |
| Indiana | 5,330 | $77,070 | $37.05 | |
| Iowa | 2,210 | $63,500 | $30.53 | |
| Kansas | 2,210 | $69,450 | $33.39 | |
| Kentucky | 4,840 | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| Louisiana | 2,110 | $65,370 | $31.43 | |
| Maine | 630 | $71,010 | $34.14 | |
| Maryland | 7,210 | $96,200 | $46.25 | |
| Massachusetts | 9,990 | $97,870 | $47.05 | |
| Michigan | 7,300 | $73,060 | $35.12 | |
| Minnesota | 7,530 | $97,700 | $46.97 | |
| Mississippi | 1,200 | $57,210 | $27.50 | |
| Missouri | 6,710 | $72,950 | $35.07 | |
| Montana | 640 | $70,690 | $33.99 | |
| Nebraska | 2,610 | $93,410 | $44.91 | |
| Nevada | 3,730 | $64,040 | $30.79 | |
| New Hampshire | 1,200 | $96,540 | $46.41 | |
| New Jersey | 14,260 | $105,070 | $50.51 | |
| New Mexico | 1,050 | $63,780 | $30.67 | |
| New York | 63,940 | $156,750 | $75.36 | |
| North Carolina | 12,660 | $83,340 | $40.07 | |
| Ohio | 10,890 | $77,130 | $37.08 | |
| Oklahoma | 2,450 | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| Oregon | 3,170 | $69,780 | $33.55 | |
| Pennsylvania | 19,580 | $77,180 | $37.11 | |
| Rhode Island | 2,030 | $83,600 | $40.19 | |
| South Carolina | 3,520 | $68,930 | $33.14 | |
| South Dakota | 580 | $69,630 | $33.47 | |
| Tennessee | 4,260 | $90,130 | $43.33 | |
| Texas | 37,490 | $88,890 | $42.74 | |
| Utah | 2,470 | $71,360 | $34.31 | |
| Vermont | 440 | $71,860 | $34.55 | |
| Virginia | 8,920 | $74,970 | $36.04 | |
| Washington | 8,320 | $70,280 | $33.79 | |
| West Virginia | 700 | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| Wisconsin | 6,600 | $73,920 | $35.54 | |
| Wyoming | 260 | $56,220 | $27.03 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management, estate planning, insurance, tax planning, strategic investing and planning, financial consulting services, and client relations.
A program that prepares individuals to manage assets placed in capital markets, and related technical operations. Includes instruction in security analysis, debt and equity analysis, investment strategies, securities markets, computer-assisted research, portfolio management, portfolio performance analysis, and applications to specific investment problems and business situations.
A program that prepares individuals to perform marketing and operational tasks associated with the provision of personal and financial services. Includes instruction in banking, marketing research, advertising, promotional campaign organization, insurance, media relations, and applicable technical and administrative skills.
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$93,260 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 8%
- College dropout 14%
- Associate’s degree 5%
- Bachelor’s degree 50%
- Master’s degree 19%
- Doctorate degree 4%
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