The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of specialty food stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare buyers and purchasing agent salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $31,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,550 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of specialty food stores. 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 $91,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $24,300.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Specialty Food Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $45,550 | -6.13% | 9.26% |
| 2015 | $48,340 | -0.27% | - |
| 2014 | $48,470 | 0.87% | - |
| 2013 | $48,050 | 13.99% | - |
| 2012 | $41,330 | - | - |
The average salaries of buyers and purchasing agents in six industries within the retail 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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Department Stores | |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Used Merchandise Stores | |
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