The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of office supplies, stationery, and gift 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 | $27,460 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,180 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,250 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of office supplies, stationery, and gift 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 $79,250. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $27,460.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $47,690 | -6.94% | 18.81% |
| 2015 | $51,000 | 7.73% | - |
| 2014 | $47,060 | 7.08% | - |
| 2013 | $43,730 | 11.46% | - |
| 2012 | $38,720 | - | - |
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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