Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$75,650
↑ 33.0% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Buyers and Purchasing Agents — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Buyers and Purchasing Agents — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.0% since 2012 ($56,880 → $75,650)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $75,650
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,650 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $71,950 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $67,620 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | $63,470 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | $66,690 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | $64,380 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | $62,750 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | $62,120 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $60,700 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $59,620 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | $58,520 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $57,640 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $56,880 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.