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Purchasing Managers in The United States
(Gerentes de compras)
Purchasing Managers -- Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 11-3061.00 |
| Career Interests | EC |
| Minimum education required | (Bachelor) Bachelor's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (5 years) 5 years or more |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.39 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 71,700 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 74,500 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 6,400 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $71,450 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $128,400 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $193,400 |
| Career Cluster | Marketing, Sales & Services (Comercialización, ventas y servicio) |
| Major Occupational Group | Management |
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