The salary statistics of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry sector of accommodation and food services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare buyers and purchasing agent salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,330 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $66,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $88,470 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for buyers and purchasing agents in the industry sector of accommodation and food services. 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 $88,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid buyers and purchasing agents is $29,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of buyers and purchasing agents in the industry sector of accommodation and food services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $52,330 | 1.18% | 15.61% |
| 2017 | $51,710 | 0.41% | - |
| 2016 | $51,500 | 6.35% | - |
| 2015 | $48,230 | 2.90% | - |
| 2014 | $46,830 | 4.04% | - |
| 2013 | $44,940 | 1.74% | - |
| 2012 | $44,160 | - | - |
The average salaries of buyers and purchasing agents in two industries in the accommodation and food services sector are shown below. For detailed buyers and purchasing agent salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].