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Job outlook for securities traders in the United States
Are securities trader jobs in demand?
Yes, securities trader jobs are in demand. Securities trader demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Securities trader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of securities trader jobs and the average securities trader salary over time.
Securities trader jobs over time
Securities trader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,798 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,855 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,844 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,752 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,641 | 0.00% |
Average securities trader salary over time
Securities trader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,767 | $56.14 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $112,260 | $53.97 | --2.9% |
| 2023 | $115,595 | $55.57 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $114,982 | $55.28 | --5.2% |
| 2021 | $121,346 | $58.34 | --5.9% |
Securities trader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of securities trader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where securities traders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for securities traders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 36 | 5% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 15 | 2% |
| 3 | New York | 19,849,399 | 135 | 1% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 119 | 1% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 109 | 1% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 63 | 1% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 59 | 1% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 58 | 1% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 39 | 1% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 38 | 1% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 32 | 1% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 25 | 1% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 16 | 1% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 10 | 1% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 9 | 1% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 7 | 1% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 7 | 1% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 6 | 1% |