The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of specialty trade contractors 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 | $36,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,670 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,360 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,520 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $93,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of specialty trade contractors. 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 $93,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,360. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $36,300.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,360 | 2.57% | 10.90% |
| 2016 | $56,860 | 3.75% | - |
| 2015 | $54,730 | 1.28% | - |
| 2014 | $54,030 | 3.24% | - |
| 2013 | $52,280 | 0.54% | - |
| 2012 | $52,000 | - | - |
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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