The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of basic chemical 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 | $38,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,930 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,700 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $80,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $100,680 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of basic chemical 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 $100,680. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,700. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $38,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $62,700 | 1.72% | 1.05% |
| 2015 | $61,620 | -2.09% | - |
| 2014 | $62,910 | 1.43% | - |
| 2013 | $62,010 | -0.05% | - |
| 2012 | $62,040 | - | - |
The average salaries of buyers and purchasing agents in 27 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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