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Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent

What is a Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent?

Securities, Commodities, & Financial Services Sales Agent Job Description 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.

  • Stock Broker
  • Securities Trader
  • Equity Trader
  • Stock Trader
  • Commodity Trader

Securities, Commodities, & Financial Services Sales Agent Employment Estimates

There were about 375,700 jobs for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 23,200 new jobs for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent by 2026. The BLS estimates 38,000 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for Securities, Commodities, & Financial Services Sales Agent are Arizona, Utah, and Iowa. Watch out if you plan on working in Massachusetts, New Jersey, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Securities, Commodities, & Financial Services Sales Agent Make?

The salary for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents ranges between about $34,360 and $208,000 a year.

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Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents who work in New York, South Dakota, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $82,810
Alaska $101,290
Arizona $72,750
Arkansas $74,490
California $81,610
Colorado $76,160
Connecticut $122,890
Delaware $87,390
District of Columbia $103,380
Florida $82,810
Georgia $77,000
Hawaii $85,660
Idaho $62,690
Illinois $91,640
Indiana $92,400
Iowa $75,380
Kansas $107,500
Kentucky $85,420
Louisiana $89,550
Maine $81,670
Maryland $97,570
Massachusetts $118,310
Michigan $79,320
Minnesota $104,570
Mississippi $78,220
Missouri $80,280
Montana $89,270
Nebraska $86,920
Nevada $70,480
New Hampshire $98,030
New Jersey $98,850
New Mexico $56,380
New York $161,580
North Carolina $88,810
North Dakota $100,060
Ohio $77,960
Oklahoma $78,220
Oregon $66,120
Pennsylvania $86,970
Rhode Island $100,390
South Carolina $75,120
South Dakota $113,460
Tennessee $75,610
Texas $85,720
Utah $71,460
Vermont $105,770
Virginia $90,410
Washington $79,930
West Virginia $83,930
Wisconsin $77,780
Wyoming $70,030

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