The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare buyers and purchasing agent salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,190 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,070 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,710 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $71,870 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers. 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 $95,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $28,190.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $53,710 | 2.66% | 5.96% |
| 2015 | $52,280 | 0.77% | - |
| 2014 | $51,880 | 1.25% | - |
| 2013 | $51,230 | 1.41% | - |
| 2012 | $50,510 | - | - |
The average salaries of buyers and purchasing agents in 13 industries within the wholesale trade 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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