The salary statistics and trend of farm products buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare farm products buyers and purchasing agent salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,630 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,890 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,050 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for farm products buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) farm products buyers and purchasing agents is $77,050. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent farm products buyers and purchasing agents is $36,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of farm products buyers and purchasing agents in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2013. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 1-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $53,580 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $53,580 | - | - |
The average salaries of farm products buyers and purchasing agents in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of farm products buyers and purchasing agents in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |