Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $77,200 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.11
10th percentile $48,410
90th percentile $177,670
Employed locally 2,570
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,410
    25th
    $55,720
    50th (median)
    $77,200
    75th
    $125,080
    90th
    $177,670

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 103% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 3% 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
    Elmira, NY $110,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $86,000
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,890
    Minnesota $79,640
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,010
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $77,650

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$34,700
    Cashiers$29,750
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78,580
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks$39,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Detroit, MI is $37.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Detroit, MI is 1.2% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $48,410 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,720.