The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of highway, street, and bridge 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 | $36,860 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,890 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $92,130 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of highway, street, and bridge 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 $92,130. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $36,860.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,110 | -0.02% | 0.79% |
| 2016 | $57,120 | 1.79% | - |
| 2015 | $56,100 | -4.55% | - |
| 2014 | $58,650 | 3.44% | - |
| 2013 | $56,630 | -0.05% | - |
| 2012 | $56,660 | - | - |
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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