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AI Work Index

Headline risk

17%

Moderate Risk

Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents

United States AI Work IndexISCO 2415crosswalk_exact

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

514.5 current · 531.6 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $78K

Median annual wage

Demand 3%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 4

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

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.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 41% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 78,140

Employment 2024

514.5K

Projected Change (2024–34)

3.3%

Openings (2024–34)

38.1K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 47,08025th pctl: USD 51,600Median: USD 78,14075th pctl: USD 129,480Top 10%: USD 215,210

Demand outlook

Employment of securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents is projected to grow 3 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: None

Role Profile

AdaptabilityProblem solving and decision makingDetail oriented

Tasks

  • 1. Monitor markets or positions. AI use: 98%
  • 2. Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Keep accurate records of transactions. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Discuss financial options with clients and keep them informed about transactions. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Report all positions or trading results. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareC++LinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Outlook

Requirements

Telework: 43.4%Telework: 56.6%Apprenticeship: <5%Apprenticeship: >95%

Work context

E-Mail 5.0/5
Telephone Conversations 4.9/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.7/5
Contact With Others 4.7/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.5/5
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals 4.4/5

Worker profile

Median age 42.2 · 199K employed

Under 25: 11% · 25–54: 67% · 55+: 23%

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