The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of heavy and civil engineering 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 | $36,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,080 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,880 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,310 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,590 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of heavy and civil engineering 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 $96,590. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $36,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,880 | -1.68% | 5.47% |
| 2016 | $61,900 | 2.39% | - |
| 2015 | $60,420 | 0.58% | - |
| 2014 | $60,070 | 3.50% | - |
| 2013 | $57,970 | 0.72% | - |
| 2012 | $57,550 | - | - |
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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