The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut, and bolt 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 | $35,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,670 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,070 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $81,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut, and bolt 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 $81,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,070. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $35,300.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $55,070 | 0.65% | 8.99% |
| 2016 | $54,710 | 2.25% | - |
| 2015 | $53,480 | 1.81% | - |
| 2014 | $52,510 | 1.98% | - |
| 2013 | $51,470 | 2.62% | - |
| 2012 | $50,120 | - | - |
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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