Headline risk
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Very Low RiskBuyers and purchasing agents
AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.
Why This Score
Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities
Median annual wage
Projected employment change over 10 years
Typical preparation needed for this occupation
Occupation profile
No O*NET description published.
Task evidence
Task primitive coverage is not published for this occupation.
Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works
United States Now
Median Wage
USD 75,650
Employment 2024
522.2K
Projected Change (2024–34)
5.8%
Openings (2024–34)
52.2K
Wage distribution
Demand outlook
Overall employment of purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents is projected to grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
Role Profile
Requirements
Worker profile
Median age 44.0 · 296K employed
Under 25: 6% · 25–54: 69% · 55+: 24%
Related
No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.
Source coverage
6/11 source families · O*NET 30.2 / OEWS 2024 / ORS 2025 / OOH 2025-08-28 / Projections 2024-34 / CPS 2025 / Anthropic task penetration
Data quality
Employment data available
Narrative & sources
Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations. Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents.
Purchasing managers and buyers and purchasing agents usually work in an office setting. Most work full time. Travel may be required.
Purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents typically need a bachelor’s degree, although some employers hire candidates who have a high school diploma. Purchasing managers also need several years of related work experience.
The median annual wage for buyers and purchasing agents was $75,650 in May 2024.
Overall employment of purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents is projected to grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
Important context
This score measures structural AI displacement pressure, not actual job losses. Local wages and demand data are specific to United States AI Work Index; the underlying AI task overlap analysis is consistent across all countries.