How much does a market trader make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,448 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,948
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $65,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $58,600 |
| 7. Denmark estimate | $44,450 |
| 8. United States | $41,380 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $39,230 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $355 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Food stall holder$35,390
- Shop keeper$105,800
- Retail store supervisor$48,520
- Retail sales associate$35,620
- Cashier$32,900
- Runway model$48,470
- Promotions demonstrator$39,320
- Door to door seller$41,380
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Missouri | $46,380 |
| Texas | $46,040 |
| New Jersey | $44,370 |
| Indiana | $39,870 |
| California | $39,520 |
| Utah | $38,990 |
| Colorado | $38,590 |
| Connecticut | $37,440 |
| North Carolina | $37,370 |
| Michigan | $36,700 |
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| Ohio | $36,210 |
| Maryland | $34,290 |
| Kansas | $32,970 |
| Virginia | $32,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a market trader make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,448 a month, $41,380 a year.
How much does a market trader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $32,010 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $51,470.
Which country pays a market trader the most?
Germany, with a median of $45,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a market trader the most?
Missouri, with a median of $46,380 a year.
Does a market trader make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $45,220 a year against $41,380 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a market trader or a food stall holder?
A market trader: $41,380 a year against $35,390 for a food stall holder, 1.2 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate