Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$68,000/yr
Typical range
$51,000 – $91,000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products does
You select and purchase merchandise for stores or distributors, analyzing trends and customer demand to stock inventory. You negotiate with suppliers to secure the best products and prices.
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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