Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $70,340 -10% vs national
Median hourly $33.82
10th percentile $44,750
90th percentile $202,640
Employed locally 170
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,750
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $70,340
    75th
    $118,160
    90th
    $202,640

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,430
    Retail Salespersons $31,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,150
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,340
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,330
    Parts Salespersons $35,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in South Illinois is $33.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in South Illinois is 10% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $44,750 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.