Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $80,060 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.49
10th percentile $46,950
90th percentile $164,730
Employed locally 970
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,950
    25th
    $57,820
    50th (median)
    $80,060
    75th
    $129,130
    90th
    $164,730

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 108% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 8% above 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $166,170
    Elmira, NY $110,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,110
    Syracuse, NY $96,670
    Glens Falls, NY $96,410
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $93,840

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,290
    Cashiers $33,270
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,660
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $70,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,290
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Rochester, NY is $38.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Rochester, NY is 2.5% above 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $46,950 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,820.