Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $55,660 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.76
10th percentile $48,300
90th percentile $147,550
Employed locally 280
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,300
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $55,660
    75th
    $89,580
    90th
    $147,550

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 73% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 27% 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
    New York $167,040
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $166,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $166,170
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $123,480
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $113,420
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $97,520

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,120
    Cashiers $33,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,640
    Parts Salespersons $44,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Salem, OR is $26.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $170.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Salem, OR is 28.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $48,300 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.