Career Outlook for Purchasing Agents (not including wholesale, retail or farm products)
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The overall job outlook for Purchasing Agent careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 5.96 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 0.99 percent per year. Demand for Purchasing Agents is expected to go up, with an expected 63,720 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.92 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Purchasing Agents (not including wholesale, retail or farm products) in the following states
| California | 29,920 |
| Texas | 23,340 |
| New York | 13,780 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,470 |
| Florida | 13,310 |
| Virginia | 12,390 |
| Ohio | 11,540 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Purchasing Agents (not including wholesale, retail or farm products)
| Virgin Islands | 30 |
| Guam | 180 |
| Wyoming | 410 |
| North Dakota | 440 |
| Montana | 500 |
| Vermont | 550 |
| South Dakota | 650 |