Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$75,000/yr
Typical range
$56,000 – $101,000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products does
You procure materials, equipment, and services for organizations across various industries to support operations and projects. You evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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