The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 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 | $39,320 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,790 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,290 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $100,970 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. 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 $100,970. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $39,320.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,790 | 2.33% | 6.61% |
| 2016 | $63,280 | 2.58% | - |
| 2015 | $61,650 | 0.62% | - |
| 2014 | $61,270 | 1.31% | - |
| 2013 | $60,470 | -0.07% | - |
| 2012 | $60,510 | - | - |
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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