Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Product Career

Job Description: Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.


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Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Product Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$81,720

Median Hourly Wage

$39.29*

Total Employed Nationally

486,900


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.