Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in California

$44,593 $144,717
10th pct Median: $84,138 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$44,593
25th Percentile$60,579
50th (Median)$84,138
75th Percentile$116,110
90th (Top Earners)$144,717
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The California median salary of $84,138 for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents has the purchasing power of approximately $56,129 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

California's higher cost of living (COL index: 149.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents make in California?
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in California earn a median annual salary of $84,138 per year ($40.45/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $67,310.
Is California a good state for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents?
California pays above the national average for securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in California is higher average (COL index: 149.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in California?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 149.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $84,138 salary in California has the purchasing power of approximately $56,129 in Missouri. Higher living costs in California reduce real purchasing power.
How does California compare to neighboring states for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in California

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $387,400
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $382,775
3 Neurologists $369,500
4 Surgeons, All Other $368,150
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $339,850
6 Psychiatrists $312,248
7 Physicians, Pathologists $304,900
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $304,175
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in California

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the sales sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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