Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $60,360 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $45,460
90th percentile $205,200
Employed locally 10,140
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,460
    25th
    $47,570
    50th (median)
    $60,360
    75th
    $124,820
    90th
    $205,200

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 75% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 25% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,020
    Lubbock, TX $70,190
    Midland, TX $68,040
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $67,160
    Amarillo, TX $63,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $63,550

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,260
    Cashiers$28,460
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$92,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Houston, TX is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Houston, TX is 22.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $45,460 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,570.