Summary Report for:
41-3031.00 - Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms, or call upon businesses and individuals to sell financial services. Provide financial services, such as loan, tax, and securities counseling. May advise securities customers about such things as stocks, bonds, and market conditions.
This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below.
41-3031.01 Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities 
41-3031.02 Sales Agents, Financial Services
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2008) | $33.02 hourly, $68,680 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 320,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Much faster than average (21% or higher)
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| Projected need (2006-2016) | 161,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.