Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$78,660/yr
Typical range
$56,540 – $129,950
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents does
These agents sell stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other financial products to investors and institutions. They research investments, provide financial advice, and help clients build and manage portfolios.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Retail Salespersons — $35,410/yr
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $69,990/yr
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $72,080/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — $48,520/yr
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