Details 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.
Education | Wages & Employment
Education
 Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Attained |
|---|---|
67   |
Bachelor's degree or higher |
| 23 |
Some college |
| 10 |
High school or less |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
survey of employees aged 25-44.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Category | Occupation Information |
|---|---|
| Median wages (2007) | $32.90 hourly, $68,430 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 320,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Much faster than average (21% or higher)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) | 161,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2007 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
.
"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.