Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Pennsylvania
The median pay for a securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents in Pennsylvania is $66,460/year ($31.95/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $166K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $66K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $166K or more, a $119K spread from bottom to top.
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary by metro in Pennsylvania
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $78K | +17% | 9,890 |
| Pittsburgh | $72K | +8% | 2,900 |
| Johnstown | $63K | -5% | 50 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $62K | -6% | 530 |
| Reading | $60K | -9% | 370 |
| Lebanon | $60K | -10% | 70 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $59K | -11% | 570 |
| Gettysburg | $59K | -11% | 50 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $58K | -13% | 730 |
| York-Hanover | $57K | -14% | 340 |
| State College | $56K | -16% | 120 |
| Chambersburg | $54K | -19% | 70 |
| Lancaster | $49K | -26% | 930 |
| Erie | $48K | -28% | 180 |
| Williamsport | $47K | -29% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $66,460 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,060, and experienced securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents can clear $166,150. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,425/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 30.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents salary go in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents salary is worth about $69,980 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.