DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 4,291 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 472,300 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $175,000 | +37.8% | 436 | 146 |
| New York, NY | $155,000 | +22% | 1,179 | 333 |
| Stamford, CT | $150,000 | +18.1% | 38 | 18 |
| Newport Beach, CA | $150,000 | +18.1% | 32 | 4 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,500 | +4.3% | 56 | 33 |
| JERSEY CITY, NJ | $129,168 | +1.7% | 48 | 8 |
| Houston, TX | $124,946 | -1.6% | 92 | 44 |
| Boston, MA | $120,000 | -5.5% | 25 | 18 |
| Greenwich, CT | $120,000 | -5.5% | 29 | 12 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $111,500 | -12.2% | 24 | 16 |
| Coral Gables, FL | $105,367 | -17% | 40 | 13 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,000 | -21.3% | 252 | 85 |
| Miami, FL | $80,000 | -37% | 115 | 52 |
| New York City, NY | $64,459 | -49.2% | 11 | 8 |
| Bala Cynwyd, PA | $46,700 | -63.2% | 12 | 2 |
| Fairfield, NJ | $39,292 | -69.1% | 12 | 2 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,000 | -69.3% | 21 | 6 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $240,000 | +278.1% | 1 |
| Georgia | $185,000 | +200.2% | 5 |
| Nebraska | $170,000 | +117.3% | 448 |
| New York | $150,000 | -10.2% | 1,211 |
| South Carolina | $150,000 | +161.7% | 1 |
| Arkansas | $130,000 | +130.4% | 1 |
| Connecticut | $125,000 | -4.6% | 74 |
| Massachusetts | $123,471 | +49.7% | 34 |
| California | $123,157 | +55.6% | 151 |
| Minnesota | $122,307 | +53.6% | 14 |
| Rhode Island | $119,623 | +52.3% | 2 |
| Texas | $113,305 | +52.6% | 120 |
| Michigan | $112,752 | +53.8% | 11 |
| Iowa | $105,248 | +73.7% | 1 |
| New Jersey | $103,352 | +7.1% | 92 |
| Colorado | $100,048 | +52% | 23 |
| Illinois | $100,000 | +21.8% | 261 |
| Kansas | $100,000 | +36.1% | 3 |
| Louisiana | $90,000 | +76% | 1 |
| Florida | $80,000 | +32.4% | 195 |
| District of Columbia | $73,220 | +5.8% | 2 |
| North Carolina | $61,500 | -18.9% | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,500 | -12% | 16 |
| Ohio | $58,460 | -5.9% | 6 |
| Washington | $57,552 | -26.1% | 10 |
| Maryland | $56,970 | -11.2% | 7 |
| Alabama | $55,390 | -3.3% | 1 |
| Arizona | $50,128 | -18.2% | 2 |
| Hawaii | $50,000 | +1.7% | 1 |
| Virginia | $50,000 | -25.3% | 17 |
| Tennessee | $50,000 | -17.7% | 7 |
| Maine | $50,000 | -19.8% | 1 |
| Delaware | $47,000 | -41.1% | 1 |
| Indiana | $44,500 | -40.5% | 2 |
| Wisconsin | $40,560 | -36.9% | 3 |
| Missouri | $39,000 | -38% | 33 |
| Oregon | $36,400 | -42.3% | 3 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents positions, 63% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 34% required a Master's degree, and 2% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| UBS Securities LLC | Bachelor's | $156,864 |
| HSBC Bank USA N.A | Bachelor's | $130,000 |
| Barclays Capital Inc. | Bachelor's | $165,000 |
| Akuna Capital LLC | Bachelor's | $100,000 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | Not specified | $150,000 |
| Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | Master's | $175,000 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | Bachelor's | $206,100 |
| Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC | Master's | $200,000 |
| Morgan Stanley & Co LLC | Master's | $200,000 |
| BGC Partners, Inc. | Bachelor's | $168,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents is Management of Companies at $156,342. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Wholesale Trade at $90,818.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 4,291 DOL filings, the median salary for a Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents is $127,000, ranging from $84,000 to $186,250.
The 90th percentile salary is $215,210 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $175,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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