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Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products in The United States

(Agentes de compras, excepto mayoristas, minoristas y productos agropecuarios)

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products -- Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)13-1023.00
Career InterestsCE
Minimum education required()
Minimum work experience required()
Job training required()
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year)*
Current number of workers in USA*
Projected number of workers in USA*
Average Annual Openings in USA*
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)*
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)*
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)*
Career ClusterBusiness, Management & Administration
(Negocio, gerencia y administración)
Major Occupational GroupBusiness and Financial Operations

* data not available
Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.


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Occupational Outlook Handbook logo  Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents
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