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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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 14013$45.28/hr$21.88/hr$22.68/hr$34.46/hr$48.18/hr$71.82/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Trade, Transportation and Utilities120$30.77/hr
Financial Activities7,430$38.52/hr
Professional and Business Services140$58.31/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 40N/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State 50$28.70/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 70N/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State 120$34.46/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 130$29.13/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 140$34.46/hr13.5%
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 140$29.19/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 150$30.01/hr8.0%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 240$33.12/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 240$36.39/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 280$34.61/hr10.0%
Southwest Balance of State 290$24.06/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 290$31.61/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 420$24.24/hr7.5%
Central Minnesota 480$32.62/hr9.2%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 5,550$40.04/hr5.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 5,810$39.79/hrN/A
Minnesota 7,690$38.70/hr6.2%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Loan Officers 6,950$41.05/hr0.7%
Insurance Underwriters 2,670$38.36/hr-3.0%
Financial Specialists, All Other 810$39.97/hr6.3%
Accountants and Auditors 30,400$39.40/hr5.6%
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 3,300$24.35/hr-3.2%
Financial Managers 16,520$76.78/hr16.3%
Tax Preparers 1,330$31.83/hr1.7%
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents 290$31.70/hr3.4%
Credit Analysts 1,190$38.52/hr-4.6%
Insurance Sales Agents 9,470$38.21/hr7.4%


  • 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.