Southwest Region
All-industry
Establishments reporting 9
Estimated employment 30
Mean wage18.51
Entry wage12.99
Experienced wage21.27
10th percentile wage11.79
25th percentile wage14.39
50th percentile wage18.46
75th percentile wage22.07
Box and Whisker for Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (13-1022) in Southwest Region
Top Employing Industries
 Employment 
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities 30100.0%
Best Paying Industries
 EmploymentMean Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities 30$18.51
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (13-1022)
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Include assistant buyers.
Top Areas For This Occupation
Highest Employment
 Mean WageEmploy- ment
Southwest Region$18.51 30
Northwest Region$13.46 20
Best Pay
 Mean WageEmploy- ment
Southwest Region$18.51 30
Northwest Region$13.46 20
Northeast Region$11.44
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