Occupational Employment Statistics
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.
Minnesota
| 7,830 | 619 | $46.34/hr | $23.52/hr | $28.21/hr | $36.43/hr | $57.01/hr | $82.90/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 190 | $30.63/hr |
Financial Activities | 7,390 | $36.30/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 250 | $48.00/hr |
Loan Officers
| 7,270 | $40.54/hr | 0.7% |
Insurance Underwriters
| 1,970 | $38.92/hr | -3.0% |
Financial Specialists, All Other
| 1,050 | $38.99/hr | 6.3% |
Accountants and Auditors
| 30,370 | $38.52/hr | 5.6% |
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
| 4,320 | $24.06/hr | -3.2% |
Financial Managers
| 16,400 | $74.37/hr | 16.3% |
Tax Preparers
| 1,100 | $23.71/hr | 1.7% |
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
| 1,050 | $35.29/hr | 3.4% |
Credit Analysts
| 1,660 | $37.42/hr | -4.6% |
Insurance Sales Agents
| 8,840 | $38.23/hr | 7.4% |
- Monitor markets or positions.
- Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
- Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
- Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
- Keep accurate records of transactions.
- Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
- Discuss financial options with clients and keep them informed about transactions.
- Devise trading, option, or hedge strategies.
- Report all positions or trading results.
- Inform other traders, managers, or customers of market conditions, including volume, price, competition, or dynamics.