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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
Northwest Minnesota 73039$35.23/hr$21.38/hr$26.31/hr$34.05/hr$42.54/hr$49.86/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining20$34.40/hr
Construction210$39.23/hr
Manufacturing3,340$38.36/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,710$34.72/hr
Information140$36.82/hr
Financial Activities320$48.26/hr
Professional and Business Services3,250$46.64/hr
Education and Health Services550$31.90/hr
Leisure and Hospitality40$31.50/hr
Other Services50$33.31/hr
Public Administration1,830$43.97/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 80$33.78/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 110$36.42/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 180$31.86/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 180$35.25/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 280$34.15/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 300$42.27/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 330$31.84/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 350$33.52/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 360$32.94/hr-3.6%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 360$32.20/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 540$34.87/hr-6.4%
Southeast Balance of State 550$36.14/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 660$33.32/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 730$38.46/hr-6.3%
Northwest Minnesota 730$34.05/hr-4.1%
Central Minnesota 740$35.16/hr-4.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 9,010$40.84/hr-5.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 9,490$40.60/hrN/A
Minnesota 12,460$39.79/hr-5.6%