The salary statistics and trend of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of broadcasting (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 | $40,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,740 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $90,330 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $105,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of broadcasting (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 $105,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent buyers and purchasing agents is $40,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Broadcasting (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,150 | 4.62% | 18.37% |
| 2016 | $66,910 | -3.72% | - |
| 2015 | $69,400 | 8.00% | - |
| 2014 | $63,850 | -3.98% | - |
| 2013 | $66,390 | 13.75% | - |
| 2012 | $57,260 | - | - |
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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