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Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in The United States

(Agentes de venta de valores, bienes muebles y servicios financieros)

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents -- Buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms, or call upon businesses and individuals to sell financial services. Provide financial services, such as loan, tax, and securities counseling. May advise securities customers about such things as stocks, bonds, and market conditions.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)41-3031.00
Career InterestsEC
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.42 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)442,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)460,900
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)44,600
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$35,320
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$93,090
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$204,130
Career ClusterFinance
(Finanzas)
Major Occupational GroupSales and Related

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