The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of publishing industries (except internet) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare buyers and purchasing agent salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,800 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,440 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $90,170 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $113,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of publishing industries (except internet). 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 $113,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $40,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Publishing Industries (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,440 | 1.22% | 7.88% |
| 2016 | $68,590 | -3.35% | - |
| 2015 | $70,890 | 4.49% | - |
| 2014 | $67,710 | 1.08% | - |
| 2013 | $66,980 | 4.49% | - |
| 2012 | $63,970 | - | - |
The average salaries of buyers and purchasing agents in 20 industries within the information 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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