Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $66,540 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.99
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $145,570
Employed locally 160
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $49,340
    50th (median)
    $66,540
    75th
    $85,530
    90th
    $145,570

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 106% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $167,040
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $166,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $166,170
    Connecticut $130,990
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $125,310
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $123,480

    Nearby metros — Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $86,000
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,130
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,270
    Michigan $73,310
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $70,220
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $68,600

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $27,830
    Cashiers $27,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $39,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,190
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,920
    Insurance Sales Agents $56,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Athens, GA is $31.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.15 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Athens, GA is 14.8% below the national median of $78,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Athens?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,340.