What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Entry Level Trader?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Entry Level Trader jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Staten Island, NY and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $120,048 $10,004 $2,308 $57.72 Staten Island, NY $118,516 $9,876 $2,279 $56.98 Berkeley, CA $118,494 $9,874 $2,278 $56.97 Levittown, NY $118,061 $9,838 $2,270 $56.76 Midland, MI $117,482 $9,790 $2,259 $56.48 Hermiston, OR $117,097 $9,758 $2,251 $56.30 Sitka, AK $116,581 $9,715 $2,241 $56.05 McLean, VA $116,531 $9,710 $2,240 $56.02 Wantagh, NY $115,971 $9,664 $2,230 $55.76 Spearfish, SD $114,950 $9,579 $2,210 $55.26

Entry Level Trader

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Q: How much does an Entry Level Trader make?

The average annual pay for an entry level trader in the United States is $96,774 a year — that works out to approximately $46.53 an hour. The middle 80% of Entry Level Traders earn between $49,000 (10th percentile) and $185,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Trader Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Entry Level Trader in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Entry Level Community Development at $20,601 (21.3%) above Entry Level Trader. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Entry Level Community Development $76,173 $6,347 $1,464 $36.62 Entry Level Designer $56,698 $4,724 $1,090 $27.26 Entry Level Service Technician $49,345 $4,112 $948 $23.72 Entry Level Communications Assistant $49,064 $4,088 $943 $23.59 Entry Level Kindergarten Teacher $45,082 $3,756 $866 $21.67

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Entry Level Trader Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$96,774

Columbus

Ohio

$93,474

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How much does an Entry Level Trader make?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Trader in the United States is $96,774 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $46.53 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,861/week or $8,064/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $269,500 and as low as $39,500, the majority of Entry Level Trader salaries currently range between $56,500 (25th percentile) to $105,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $185,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Trader varies greatly (by as much as 49000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Entry Level Trader in your area makes on average $93,474 per year, or $3,300 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $96,774. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Trader salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Trader jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Entry Level Trader Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Trader job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Staten Island, NY, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $21,720 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $23,274 (24.0%) above the $96,774 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Trader appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Nome, AK, and Spearfish, SD, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Entry Level Trader role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$120,048	$10,004	$2,308	$57.72
Staten Island, NY	$118,516	$9,876	$2,279	$56.98
Berkeley, CA	$118,494	$9,874	$2,278	$56.97
Levittown, NY	$118,061	$9,838	$2,270	$56.76
Midland, MI	$117,482	$9,790	$2,259	$56.48
Hermiston, OR	$117,097	$9,758	$2,251	$56.30
Sitka, AK	$116,581	$9,715	$2,241	$56.05
McLean, VA	$116,531	$9,710	$2,240	$56.02
Wantagh, NY	$115,971	$9,664	$2,230	$55.76
Spearfish, SD	$114,950	$9,579	$2,210	$55.26

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Trader Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Entry Level Trader job category, we found that Entry Level Community Development jobs have average salaries similar than Entry Level Trader jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Entry Level Community Development	$76,173	$6,347	$1,464	$36.62
Entry Level Designer	$56,698	$4,724	$1,090	$27.26
Entry Level Service Technician	$49,345	$4,112	$948	$23.72
Entry Level Communications Assistant	$49,064	$4,088	$943	$23.59
Entry Level Kindergarten Teacher	$45,082	$3,756	$866	$21.67

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Infographic detailing Entry Level Trader salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $96,774 per year or $46.53 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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