Occupation ยท SOC 41-3031
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 472,300 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $78,140 ($37.57 an hour).
US employment
472,300
Median annual wage
$78,140
Mean annual wage
$110,400
Median hourly wage
$37.57
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- New York$167,040
- Connecticut$130,990
- South Dakota$96,960
- New Jersey$96,470
- Massachusetts$82,490
Top 5 after cost of living
- New York$154,780
- Connecticut$126,430
- South Dakota$109,450
- New Jersey$88,660
- Nebraska$86,850
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,350 | $23,210 (+29.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $102,140 | $24,000 (+30.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial Managers | $161,700 | $83,560 (+106.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Credit Analysts | $80,970 | $2,830 (+3.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. New York60,430
- 2. California54,170
- 3. Florida45,570
- 4. Texas39,900
- 5. Illinois25,290
- 6. North Carolina18,530
- 7. New Jersey16,940
- 8. Pennsylvania15,460
- 9. Arizona14,170
- 10. Georgia14,140
States that pay the most
- 1. New York$167,040
- 2. Connecticut$130,990
- 3. South Dakota$96,960
- 4. New Jersey$96,470
- 5. Massachusetts$82,490
- 6. Illinois$82,130
- 7. Vermont$80,260
- 8. Delaware$79,800
- 9. Minnesota$79,640
- 10. California$79,140
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Retail SalespersonsOn-site
- CashiersOn-site
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsTeleworkable
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Traveln/a
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales WorkersOn-site
- Insurance Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Counter and Rental ClerksOn-site
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsTeleworkable
Most searched remote jobs
We publish statistics, not vacancies. For live listings see our guide to remote job sites.
This site includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Telework.org has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Source: O*NET.