Buyers and Purchasing Agents
BLS reports base-year employment of 516,100 and projected-year employment of 547,000, a projected change of 6%. The series reports 47,200 projected annual openings. Median annual wage is $77,710. Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree. BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Buyers and Purchasing Agents to increase by 6.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 516,100 to 547,000 jobs. Its estimate of 47,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($77,710), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
516,100
Projected employment (2034)
547,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
47,200
Pay & Preparation
$77,710
Bachelor's degree
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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