Sales and related occupations · SOC 41-3031

Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents

Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents earned a median of $78,140 per year in the U.S. in 2024, employment is projected to grow +3.3% from 2024–2034, with about 38,100 openings projected each year. Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Data snapshot: June 14, 2026

Median annual pay

$78,140

Above the $49,500 median for all U.S. occupations

Projected growth (2024–2034)

+3.3%

About average vs the +3.1% projected for all occupations

Annual openings (avg)

38,100

Projected 2024–2034

Employed (2024)

514,500

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

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Source & methodology

Figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (Employment Projections). Wages are 2024; employment projections cover 2024–2034. Public domain (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Credit BLS.

  • U.S. national figures only, wages and outlook vary by state, metro, employer, and experience.
  • Median wage is the 2024 BLS estimate; projections are BLS model estimates for 2024–2034, not guarantees.
  • Occupational data is national and is NOT an institution-specific or graduate outcome.
  • Very high wages are capped by BLS and stored as null rather than a fabricated number.

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