The salary statistics and trend of purchasing managers in the industry of general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare purchasing manager salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $54,740 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $64,720 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $123,430 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $171,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $152,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for purchasing managers in the industry of general merchandise 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) purchasing managers is $152,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $123,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent purchasing managers is $54,740.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of purchasing managers in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $123,430 | 14.28% | 35.76% |
| 2016 | $105,800 | 37.27% | - |
| 2015 | $66,370 | -17.57% | - |
| 2014 | $78,030 | -11.23% | - |
| 2013 | $86,790 | 8.64% | - |
| 2012 | $79,290 | - | - |
The average salaries of purchasing managers in 38 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of purchasing managers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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