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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $86,990 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.82
10th percentile $47,790
90th percentile $156,760
Employed locally 30
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,790
    25th
    $57,610
    50th (median)
    $86,990
    75th
    $136,340
    90th
    $156,760

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary vs area income 134% Median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary is 34% 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 Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$33,570
    Cashiers$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,760
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,180
    Counter and Rental Clerks$40,860
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Watertown, NY is $41.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Watertown, NY is 11.3% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,790 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,610.