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Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Sales and Related · SOC 41-3031
44.1% AI Exposure — Very High
$78,660
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
44,600
Proj. Annual Openings
489,570
Employment (OEWS 2025)
56/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure44.1%
AI Resiliency56/100
Exposure BandVery High
Sector Avg. Exposure23.6%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Critical Thinking
3.Monitoring
4.Judgment and Decision Making
5.Reading Comprehension
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Buy 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.
Common titles: Broker, Commodities Broker, Equity Trader, Financial Advisor, Financial Consultant, Investment Representative
Representative Tasks
- •Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
- •Monitor markets or positions.
- •Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
- •Keep accurate records of transactions.
- •Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Negotiate prices or other sales terms.
- •Monitor market conditions or trends.
- •Maintain records of sales or other business transactions.
- •Sell products or services.
- •Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
25.5%
Avg AI Exposure
7
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 44.1% | 23.6% |
| Outlook | Average | 35% Bright |
| Median Salary | $78,660 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 56/100 | N/A |