Hourly Wage for Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds) Salary in the United States

How much does a Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds) make hourly?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds) in the United States is $47, which translates to an annual salary of about $98,368.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43 to $50 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40 per hour
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Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds) Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $103,273 $8,606 $1,986 $50
Average $98,368 $8,197 $1,892 $47
25th Percentile $89,909 $7,492 $1,729 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds) Salaries

A Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $94,580
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,212
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,484
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,198
  • Expert (over 8 years): $101,150
Levels Salary
Entry Level Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)$94,580
Intermediate Level Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)$95,212
Senior Level Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)$97,484
Specialist Level Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)$100,198
Expert Level Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)$101,150
$94,580 0 yr
$95,212 < 2 yrs
$97,484 2-4 yrs
$100,198 5-8 yrs
$101,150 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)s

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $124,072
  • San Francisco: $122,852
  • Oakland: $120,127

What Skills Can Increase a Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.9% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Investment Management (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): Investment management (or financial management) is the professional asset management of various securities (shares, bonds and other securities) and other assets (e.g., real estate) in order to meet specified investment goals for the benefit of the investors. Investors may be institutions (insurance companies, pension funds, corporations, charities, educational establishments etc.) or private investors (both directly via investment contracts and more commonly via collective investment schemes e.g. mutual funds or exchange-traded funds). The term 'asset management' is often used to refer to the investment management of investment funds, while the more generic term 'fund management' may refer to all forms of institutional investment as well as investment management for private investors. Investment managers who specialize in advisory or discretionary management on behalf of (normally wealthy) private investors may often refer to their services as money management or portfolio management often within the context of "private banking".
  • Python (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Applying the concepts and algorithms of Python to design, develop and maintain software applications to comply with business requirements.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.9%
Investment Management 1.53%
Python 1.25%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)'s salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 47%.
  • Pricing: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Client Service: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
 $144,601
47%
Pricing
 $118,042
20%
Client Service
 $118,042
20%
Risk Management
 $118,042
20%
Collaboration
 $105,254
7%
Analytical Skills
 $105,254
7%
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How Education impacts a Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)'s Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)s enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds) with a Bachelor's Degree is between $89,011 and $100,912).

Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds) Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.1%
High School 7.1%
Associates 42.9%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 42.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$89,909
Average $98,368/year
$103,273
$7,492
Average $8,197/month
$8,606
$1,729
Average $1,892/week
$1,986
$43
Average $47/hour
$50
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $103,273 $8,606 $1,986 $50
Average $98,368 $8,197 $1,892 $47
25th Percentile $89,909 $7,492 $1,729 $43

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FAQ about Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)

1. What are the responsibilities of Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)?

Responsible for the timely buying and selling of retail municipal bonds. Executes orders and reviews documentation to ensure accuracy, proper record keeping, and compliance to regulations. Evaluates market volatility and ensures clients receive the best rate available. Establishes connections with other dealers to ensure inventory of bonds is maximized. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. May require state licensure. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Trader (Retail Municipal Bonds)

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Investment Management: Investment management (or financial management) is the professional asset management of various securities (shares, bonds and other securities) and other assets (e.g., real estate) in order to meet specified investment goals for the benefit of the investors. Investors may be institutions (insurance companies, pension funds, corporations, charities, educational establishments etc.) or private investors (both directly via investment contracts and more commonly via collective investment schemes e.g. mutual funds or exchange-traded funds). The term 'asset management' is often used to refer to the investment management of investment funds, while the more generic term 'fund management' may refer to all forms of institutional investment as well as investment management for private investors. Investment managers who specialize in advisory or discretionary management on behalf of (normally wealthy) private investors may often refer to their services as money management or portfolio management often within the context of "private banking".

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Python: Applying the concepts and algorithms of Python to design, develop and maintain software applications to comply with business requirements.

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