The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of machine shops 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 | $35,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,070 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $54,140 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $67,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of machine shops. 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 $80,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,140. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $35,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Machine Shops from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $54,140 | -0.11% | 8.51% |
| 2016 | $54,200 | 2.25% | - |
| 2015 | $52,980 | 1.81% | - |
| 2014 | $52,020 | 2.13% | - |
| 2013 | $50,910 | 2.71% | - |
| 2012 | $49,530 | - | - |
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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