The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of food manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare buyers and purchasing agent salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,630 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,620 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,310 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $76,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $94,830 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of food manufacturing. 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 $94,830. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,310. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $35,630.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Food Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,310 | 1.80% | 9.59% |
| 2016 | $58,240 | 3.00% | - |
| 2015 | $56,490 | 2.14% | - |
| 2014 | $55,280 | 1.41% | - |
| 2013 | $54,500 | 1.61% | - |
| 2012 | $53,620 | - | - |
The average salaries of buyers and purchasing agents in 116 industries within the manufacturing 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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