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Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Longview, TX

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Longview, TX have a median annual salary of $63,490, with 350 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $44,650 at the 10th percentile to $202,120 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$63,490

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$30.52

Employment

350

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$44,650
10th
$47,910
25th
$63,490
Median
$124,370
75th
$202,120
90th

Local compared with national

Longview, TX

$63,490

Median annual · 2025

United States

$78,660

Median annual · 2025

The Longview, TX median is 19.3% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $15,170).

Top skills

  1. 1.Active ListeningImportance 3.8
  2. 2.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.8
  3. 3.MonitoringImportance 3.6
  4. 4.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 3.6
  5. 5.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.5
  6. 6.SpeakingImportance 3.5
  7. 7.Active LearningImportance 3.5
  8. 8.PersuasionImportance 3.5
  9. 9.WritingImportance 3.4
  10. 10.Social PerceptivenessImportance 3.4
  11. 11.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.4
  12. 12.Service OrientationImportance 3.3

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
4

Technology used

  • ADP/Vantra VOLTS
  • AIQ Systems TradingExpert Pro
  • AnalyzerXL
  • Aspen Graphics Technical Analysis Software
  • Bloomberg Professional
  • BondDesk Group Trader WorkStation
  • C++
  • CableSoft LiveWire Trader
  • Calypso Technology Calypso Asset Management
  • Charles River Development Charles River Investment Management System
  • Citi The Yield Book Calculator
  • CQG Integrated Client
  • CSI Complex Systems ClientTrade
  • Customer information control system CICS
  • Database management software

Common tasks

  • Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
  • Keep accurate records of transactions.
  • Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  • Report all positions or trading results.
  • Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
  • Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
  • Monitor markets or positions.
  • Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
  • Discuss financial options with clients and keep them informed about transactions.
  • Identify opportunities or develop channels for purchase or sale of securities or commodities.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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