U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65,220 | 0.8 % | $48.36 | $100,600 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.46 | $34.42 | $45.71 | $59.02 | $72.08 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $55,040 | $71,600 | $95,070 | $122,760 | $149,920 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9,680 | 0.51 | $55.80 | $116,070 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 3,800 | 0.19 | $59.24 | $123,220 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 2,340 | 0.49 | $50.83 | $105,720 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 2,180 | 0.04 | $39.45 | $82,050 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 1,890 | 0.47 | $50.94 | $105,960 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | 540 | 0.59 | $46.96 | $97,680 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9,680 | 0.51 | $55.80 | $116,070 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 2,340 | 0.49 | $50.83 | $105,720 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 740 | 0.47 | $54.32 | $112,980 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 1,890 | 0.47 | $50.94 | $105,960 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers | 280 | 0.21 | $67.35 | $140,080 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 80 | 0.01 | $64.47 | $134,090 |
| Postal Service | 30 | 0.01 | $63.86 | $132,830 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 80 | 0.05 | $62.73 | $130,490 |
| Other Telecommunications | 30 | 0.03 | $62.37 | $129,720 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 7,890 | 0.56 | 1.10 | $52.07 | $108,300 |
| Texas | 4,240 | 0.42 | 0.82 | $52.34 | $108,870 |
| Illinois | 3,390 | 0.61 | 1.20 | $40.52 | $84,290 |
| New York | 3,230 | 0.39 | 0.75 | $55.46 | $115,350 |
| Virginia | 2,570 | 0.73 | 1.42 | $52.50 | $109,210 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,360 | 2.13 | 4.16 | $59.10 | $122,930 |
| Connecticut | 1,640 | 1.03 | 2.00 | $45.69 | $95,040 |
| Minnesota | 2,160 | 0.84 | 1.65 | $51.66 | $107,450 |
| Virginia | 2,570 | 0.73 | 1.42 | $52.50 | $109,210 |
| Wisconsin | 1,830 | 0.70 | 1.36 | $43.67 | $90,830 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2,460 | 0.65 | 1.27 | $61.22 | $127,340 |
| District of Columbia | 1,360 | 2.13 | 4.16 | $59.10 | $122,930 |
| New York | 3,230 | 0.39 | 0.75 | $55.46 | $115,350 |
| Colorado | 670 | 0.31 | 0.60 | $54.56 | $113,490 |
| Delaware | 150 | 0.37 | 0.71 | $53.27 | $110,810 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,140 | 1.37 | 2.68 | $58.57 | $121,820 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,270 | 0.59 | 1.16 | $52.63 | $109,470 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,230 | 0.45 | 0.87 | $63.44 | $131,950 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,170 | 0.61 | 1.19 | $41.00 | $85,280 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,770 | 1.06 | 2.06 | $53.35 | $110,960 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,460 | 0.66 | 1.29 | $53.29 | $110,850 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,320 | 0.53 | 1.03 | $53.68 | $111,660 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,190 | 0.59 | 1.16 | $56.56 | $117,640 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,180 | 0.88 | 1.72 | $50.89 | $105,860 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,150 | 0.69 | 1.35 | $56.94 | $118,440 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles-Benton Harbor, MI | 120 | 2.09 | 4.07 | $45.48 | $94,600 |
| Danbury, CT | 110 | 1.65 | 3.22 | $48.91 | $101,730 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,140 | 1.37 | 2.68 | $58.57 | $121,820 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 200 | 1.29 | 2.52 | $54.28 | $112,900 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 1,090 | 1.27 | 2.48 | $59.39 | $123,540 |
| Huntsville, AL | 250 | 1.24 | 2.42 | $52.31 | $108,810 |
| Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division | 450 | 1.21 | 2.36 | $41.42 | $86,160 |
| Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division | 100 | 1.18 | 2.30 | $40.42 | $84,070 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | 120 | 1.15 | 2.23 | $44.83 | $93,240 |
| Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA | 110 | 1.13 | 2.21 | $56.17 | $116,830 |