Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $63,460 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.51
10th percentile $48,180
90th percentile $187,740
Employed locally 2,110
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,180
    25th
    $48,810
    50th (median)
    $63,460
    75th
    $104,030
    90th
    $187,740

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 66% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 34% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $96,350
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,130
    Anchorage, AK $82,200
    Lawrence, KS $78,460
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $76,590

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$32,090
    Cashiers$28,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66,840
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,510
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$99,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Raleigh, NC is $30.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Raleigh, NC is 18.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $48,180 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,810.