Occupation ยท SOC 13-1020
Buyers and Purchasing Agents: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of buyers and purchasing agents has no teleworkability classification in the source data. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 486,900 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $75,650 ($36.37 an hour).
US employment
486,900
Median annual wage
$75,650
Mean annual wage
$81,720
Median hourly wage
$36.37
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Managers | $139,510 | $63,860 (+84.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $78,140 | $2,490 (+3.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Logisticians | $80,880 | $5,230 (+6.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $102,010 | $26,360 (+34.8%) | 4 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Sales Managers | $138,060 | $62,410 (+82.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $100,070 | $24,420 (+32.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California46,790
- 2. Texas37,720
- 3. New York31,440
- 4. Florida29,390
- 5. Virginia21,370
- 6. Ohio21,030
- 7. Illinois20,540
- 8. Pennsylvania17,070
- 9. Michigan16,740
- 10. Washington15,950
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$117,960
- 2. New Jersey$90,340
- 3. Maryland$88,250
- 4. Virginia$84,520
- 5. Delaware$82,640
- 6. Minnesota$81,900
- 7. Washington$81,850
- 8. Massachusetts$81,310
- 9. Colorado$80,180
- 10. California$79,570
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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