Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $53,810 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.87
10th percentile $36,000
90th percentile $222,230
Employed locally 370
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,000
    25th
    $42,560
    50th (median)
    $53,810
    75th
    $78,620
    90th
    $222,230

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 88% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 12% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,720
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,110
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $90,130
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,020
    Delaware $79,800
    Rhode Island $78,560

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $27,510
    Cashiers $22,810
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,130
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,130
    Parts Salespersons $29,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Lafayette, LA is $25.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $124.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Lafayette, LA is 31.1% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,000 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,560.