The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive 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 | $39,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,160 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $88,740 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive 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 $88,740. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $39,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $57,850 | -1.21% | 8.61% |
| 2015 | $58,550 | 0.75% | - |
| 2014 | $58,110 | 5.76% | - |
| 2013 | $54,760 | 3.45% | - |
| 2012 | $52,870 | - | - |
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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