The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of residential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare buyers and purchasing agent salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $37,540 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,280 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $76,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,030 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of residential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) buyers and purchasing agents is $96,030. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $37,540.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Residential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,280 | 3.51% | 15.13% |
| 2016 | $59,130 | 2.88% | - |
| 2015 | $57,430 | 1.57% | - |
| 2014 | $56,530 | 7.52% | - |
| 2013 | $52,280 | 0.52% | - |
| 2012 | $52,010 | - | - |
The average salaries of buyers and purchasing agents in 22 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of buyers and purchasing agents in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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