Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $110,290 +41.1% vs national
Median hourly $53.02
10th percentile $54,530
90th percentile $235,360
Employed locally 40
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,530
    25th
    $75,770
    50th (median)
    $110,290
    75th
    $151,040
    90th
    $235,360

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 174% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 74% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $166,170
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,110
    Syracuse, NY $96,670
    Glens Falls, NY $96,410
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $93,840
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $86,990

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $33,160
    Cashiers $31,360
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,210
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,850
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Elmira, NY is $53.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $135.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Elmira, NY is 41.1% above 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $54,530 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,770.