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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $74,100 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.62
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $161,360
Employed locally 610
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $59,110
    50th (median)
    $74,100
    75th
    $104,230
    90th
    $161,360

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 77% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 23% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $35,960
    Retail Salespersons $36,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $67,150
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,050
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Santa Maria, CA is $35.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.32 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria 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 Maria, CA is 5.2% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,110.