Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $63,180 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $185,990
Employed locally 470
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $63,180
    75th
    $101,300
    90th
    $185,990

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 71% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 29% 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
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $113,420
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $97,520
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $94,990
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $93,060
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $92,220
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $87,610

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,890
    Cashiers $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Portland, ME is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Portland, ME is 19.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.