SOC 13-1020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Buyers and Purchasing Agents — Guam
Guam
Median pay for this occupation in Guam, GU is $68,360 a year, trailing the national median of $77,710 by 12.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Guam, GU is $68,360 a year, trailing the national median of $77,710 by 12.0%. Half of workers earn between $49,520 and $94,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,210 and the ninetieth at $115,920.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.8 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 36th of 213 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,210 | −53.4% |
| 25th | $49,520 | −36.3% |
| Median (50th) | $68,360 | −12.0% |
| 75th | $94,520 | +21.6% |
| 90th | $115,920 | +49.2% |
| Mean | $72,880 | −6.2% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,360 a year, 12.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,210 to $115,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Guam, GU?
The median annual wage is $68,360, or $32.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $77,710, so pay in Guam, GU is 12.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Guam, GU earns more than $115,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,210 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Guam, GU. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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