Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $57,520 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.65
10th percentile $40,890
90th percentile $129,990
Employed locally 310
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,890
    25th
    $46,410
    50th (median)
    $57,520
    75th
    $80,750
    90th
    $129,990

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 100% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 0% 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 Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $27,300
    Cashiers $26,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $36,220
    Insurance Sales Agents $55,230
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $53,780
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Columbus, GA-AL is $27.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 26.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $40,890 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,410.