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Job outlook for strategic buyers in the United States
Strategic buyer job and salary trends over time
Strategic buyer jobs over time
Strategic buyer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 176,266 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 168,598 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 169,144 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 163,575 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 166,036 | 0.05% |
Average strategic buyer salary over time
Strategic buyer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,725 | $35.93 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $71,881 | $34.56 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $70,197 | $33.75 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $69,433 | $33.38 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $68,252 | $32.81 | +1.7% |
Strategic buyer jobs by state
Most common states for strategic buyers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 126 | 18% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 354 | 5% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 303 | 5% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 222 | 5% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 52 | 5% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 45 | 5% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 29 | 5% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,455 | 4% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 539 | 4% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 424 | 4% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 301 | 4% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 216 | 4% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 141 | 4% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 117 | 4% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 110 | 4% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 29 | 4% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 533 | 3% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 438 | 3% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 251 | 3% |
| 20 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 227 | 3% |
Most common cities for strategic buyers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnsville | 1 | 2% | $69,508 |
| 2 | Saginaw | 1 | 2% | $70,780 |
| 3 | Wichita | 1 | 0% | $60,279 |
Strategic Buyer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of strategic buyer experts
Michigan State University
Pennsylvania State University - Behrend, Erie PA
What's a good job out of college for Strategic Buyers?
Kelly Lynch: A good job is any position or opportunity that makes you - a recent graduate - happy. Some students are motivated by some factors and other students motivated by others. For example, it could be compensation, it could be geographic location, it could be upward mobility, it could be rotational programs, it could be finding an employer that aligns with your personal beliefs and values - or you may not want to go to a company - perhaps you want to start your own company, or go to law school, or ....?
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.
LecturerPennsylvania State University - Behrend, Erie PA
Project & Supply Chain Management
What's a good job out of college for Strategic Buyers?
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.: Anything that is related to your major, your passion, and your skill set. Building a career means taking a series of better and better positions as you gain experience in your field. Start small, but make sure it is a part of your bigger career plan.