Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
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Calculated automation risk
Moderate Risk (41-60%): Occupations with a moderate risk of automation usually involve routine tasks but still require some human judgment and interaction.
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Growth
The number of 'Buyers and Purchasing Agents' job openings is expected to rise 7.1% by 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Buyers and Purchasing Agents' was $71,950, or $34 per hour
'Buyers and Purchasing Agents' were paid 49.7% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Volume
As of 2023 there were 477,980 people employed as 'Buyers and Purchasing Agents' within the United States.
This represents around 0.31% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 317 people are employed as 'Buyers and Purchasing Agents'.
Job description
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.
SOC Code: 13-1021.00
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