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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $66,840 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.14
10th percentile $48,570
90th percentile $169,760
Employed locally 9,650
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,570
    25th
    $50,220
    50th (median)
    $66,840
    75th
    $100,840
    90th
    $169,760

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 77% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 23% below 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,890
    Cashiers$28,920
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,820
    Insurance Sales Agents$60,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Atlanta, GA is $32.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Atlanta, GA is 14.5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $48,570 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,220.