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13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents



Purchase goods or services for further processing, resale, or to enable operation of an establishment. May analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of goods or services. May select, order, and authorize payment according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes wholesale and retail buyers and purchasing agents for farm products, equipment, and raw materials.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 10,710278$39.21/hr$23.49/hr$29.71/hr$37.30/hr$47.44/hr$60.57/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining20$34.06/hr
Construction280$38.46/hr
Manufacturing3,330$37.14/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,980$31.16/hr
Information100$32.21/hr
Financial Activities170$39.97/hr
Professional and Business Services2,710$42.90/hr
Education and Health Services580$31.25/hr
Leisure and Hospitality70$28.57/hr
Other Services50$31.68/hr
Public Administration420$39.31/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 80$32.82/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 120$32.83/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 180$30.73/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 190$32.71/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 300$29.98/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 320$31.24/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 330$34.15/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 350$32.00/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 370$32.91/hr-3.6%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 460$30.49/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 480$31.11/hr-6.4%
Southeast Balance of State 480$31.49/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 560$30.42/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 620$30.41/hr-4.1%
Southeast Minnesota 730$32.75/hr-6.3%
Central Minnesota 760$31.51/hr-4.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 7,430$39.22/hr-5.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 7,930$38.86/hrN/A
Minnesota 10,710$37.30/hr-5.6%