career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Buyers and Purchasing Agents and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1020 | 11-3061 |
| title | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | N/A | 11-3061.00 |
| description | N/A | Plan, 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. |
| job zone | N/A | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 11 |
| tot emp | 486,900 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 81,720 | 150,630 |
| a median | 75,650 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 46,460 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 58,670 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 99,190 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 127,520 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 39 | 72 |
| h median | 36 | 67 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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