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Job outlook for associate buyers in the United States
Associate buyer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of associate buyer jobs and the average associate buyer salary over time.
Associate buyer jobs over time
Associate buyer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 150,423 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 143,878 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 144,344 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 139,592 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 141,692 | 0.04% |
Average associate buyer salary over time
Associate buyer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,963 | $24.02 | +4.0% |
| 2025 | $48,061 | $23.11 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $46,936 | $22.57 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $46,425 | $22.32 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $45,635 | $21.94 | +0.8% |
Associate buyer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of associate buyer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where associate buyers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for associate buyers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 34 | 5% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 26 | 4% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 186 | 3% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 162 | 3% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 161 | 3% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 144 | 3% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 302 | 2% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 283 | 2% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 259 | 2% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 199 | 2% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 198 | 2% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 124 | 2% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 81 | 2% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 75 | 2% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 74 | 2% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 70 | 2% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 33 | 2% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 21 | 2% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 16 | 2% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 15 | 2% |
Most common cities for associate buyers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batavia | 1 | 4% | $55,104 |
| 2 | Alpharetta | 1 | 2% | $46,509 |
| 3 | Glenview | 1 | 2% | $55,263 |
| 4 | Hagerstown | 1 | 2% | $51,710 |
| 5 | Lombard | 1 | 2% | $55,171 |
| 6 | Waco | 2 | 1% | $44,278 |
| 7 | Akron | 1 | 1% | $46,048 |
| 8 | Costa Mesa | 1 | 1% | $47,560 |
| 9 | Livonia | 1 | 1% | $54,024 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $46,447 |
| 11 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $49,616 |
| 12 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $51,888 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $46,311 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $49,704 |
| 15 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $51,514 |
| 16 | Moreno Valley | 1 | 0% | $47,440 |