The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of miscellaneous nondurable 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 | $29,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,430 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $87,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of miscellaneous nondurable 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 $87,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $29,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $51,650 | 1.01% | 11.54% |
| 2015 | $51,130 | -1.47% | - |
| 2014 | $51,880 | 5.65% | - |
| 2013 | $48,950 | 6.66% | - |
| 2012 | $45,690 | - | - |
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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