U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsBuy 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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 276,290 | 1.3 % | $45.73 | $95,130 | 1.1 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $15.06 | $19.64 | $33.75 | $59.83 | (5) |
| Annual Wage (2) | $31,330 | $40,860 | $70,190 | $124,450 | (5) |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 125,300 | 27.38 | $53.44 | $111,160 |
| Depository Credit Intermediation | 69,780 | 4.06 | $30.36 | $63,150 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 32,130 | 9.64 | $55.67 | $115,790 |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 17,030 | 3.02 | $36.67 | $76,280 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 7,990 | 0.42 | $49.03 | $101,980 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 125,300 | 27.38 | $53.44 | $111,160 |
| Securities and Commodity Exchanges | 850 | 11.54 | $48.43 | $100,740 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 32,130 | 9.64 | $55.67 | $115,790 |
| Other Investment Pools and Funds | 2,810 | 7.35 | $45.33 | $94,290 |
| Depository Credit Intermediation | 69,780 | 4.06 | $30.36 | $63,150 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 1,000 | 0.10 | $71.65 | $149,040 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 270 | 0.07 | $55.98 | $116,440 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 32,130 | 9.64 | $55.67 | $115,790 |
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 125,300 | 27.38 | $53.44 | $111,160 |
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | 420 | 0.05 | $53.28 | $110,830 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 39,930 | 4.79 | 2.20 | $62.32 | $129,620 |
| California | 27,180 | 1.94 | 0.89 | $49.73 | $103,430 |
| Texas | 25,600 | 2.54 | 1.17 | $39.59 | $82,360 |
| Illinois | 19,530 | 3.53 | 1.63 | $45.84 | $95,340 |
| Florida | 15,760 | 2.22 | 1.02 | $42.21 | $87,790 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 39,930 | 4.79 | 2.20 | $62.32 | $129,620 |
| Connecticut | 6,890 | 4.31 | 1.98 | $75.79 | $157,640 |
| New Jersey | 15,160 | 4.02 | 1.85 | $45.02 | $93,640 |
| Illinois | 19,530 | 3.53 | 1.63 | $45.84 | $95,340 |
| Delaware | 1,320 | 3.32 | 1.53 | (8) | (8) |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6,890 | 4.31 | 1.98 | $75.79 | $157,640 |
| New York | 39,930 | 4.79 | 2.20 | $62.32 | $129,620 |
| District of Columbia | 790 | 1.24 | 0.57 | $53.71 | $111,730 |
| Maine | 720 | 1.25 | 0.58 | $52.83 | $109,890 |
| Arkansas | 850 | 0.75 | 0.35 | $51.55 | $107,220 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 40,790 | 8.19 | 3.77 | $61.70 | $128,330 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 16,830 | 4.75 | 2.19 | $47.21 | $98,190 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 7,970 | 3.19 | 1.47 | $48.82 | $101,540 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 7,920 | 2.07 | 0.95 | $54.06 | $112,440 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 7,430 | 3.71 | 1.71 | $40.50 | $84,240 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 7,380 | 4.45 | 2.05 | $48.87 | $101,650 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 5,830 | 3.48 | 1.60 | $44.17 | $91,860 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 5,500 | 13.57 | 6.24 | $80.82 | $168,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 5,250 | 2.91 | 1.34 | $45.67 | $95,000 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 4,970 | 2.95 | 1.36 | $36.40 | $75,720 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 5,500 | 13.57 | 6.24 | $80.82 | $168,100 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 40,790 | 8.19 | 3.77 | $61.70 | $128,330 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,900 | 5.16 | 2.38 | $67.18 | $139,730 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 16,830 | 4.75 | 2.19 | $47.21 | $98,190 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 7,380 | 4.45 | 2.05 | $48.87 | $101,650 |
| Trenton-Ewing, NJ | 910 | 4.24 | 1.95 | $43.26 | $89,990 |
| Bend, OR | 240 | 4.10 | 1.89 | $25.95 | $53,970 |
| Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division | 3,850 | 4.04 | 1.86 | $49.43 | $102,820 |
| Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,250 | 3.97 | 1.83 | $54.80 | $113,990 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 480 | 3.85 | 1.77 | (8) | (8) |