Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $69,340 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.34
10th percentile $48,850
90th percentile $170,710
Employed locally 2,800
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,850
    25th
    $50,640
    50th (median)
    $69,340
    75th
    $107,040
    90th
    $170,710

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 82% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 18% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,130
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,330
    Evansville, IN $74,240
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $72,740
    Pennsylvania $66,460

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,240
    Cashiers $29,760
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,500
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,100
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Richmond, VA is $33.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Richmond, VA is 11.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $48,850 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,640.