Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $55,760 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.81
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $124,190
Employed locally 790
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $43,420
    50th (median)
    $55,760
    75th
    $77,080
    90th
    $124,190

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 80% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 20% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $64,530
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $58,200
    Johnson City, TN $56,700
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,270
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,080
    Cleveland, TN $47,870

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,110
    Cashiers $27,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,520
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,650
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,400
    Insurance Sales Agents $44,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Knoxville, TN is $26.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Knoxville, TN is 28.6% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,420.