Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $70,550 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.92
10th percentile $51,270
90th percentile $127,770
Employed locally 230
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,270
    25th
    $59,560
    50th (median)
    $70,550
    75th
    $97,400
    90th
    $127,770

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 65% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 35% 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
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $97,520
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,110
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $95,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $84,270
    Utica-Rome, NY $83,570

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$36,660
    Retail Salespersons$36,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51,210
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,680
    Counter and Rental Clerks$41,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Santa Cruz, CA is $33.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 9.7% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $51,270 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,560.