Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
SOC Code: 13-1021 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $68,765 | $90,771 | $112,778 | $134,784 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $68,182 | $89,128 | $110,074 | $131,019 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $65,749 | $86,840 | $107,952 | $129,043 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $54,267 | $78,915 | $103,584 | $128,232 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $57,616 | $80,226 | $102,814 | $125,424 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $47,861 | $71,094 | $94,349 | $117,582 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,938 | $82,430 | $99,944 | $117,437 |
| Huntsville, AL | $58,261 | $77,168 | $96,075 | $114,982 |
| Boulder, CO | $59,301 | $76,544 | $93,787 | $111,030 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,238 | $76,315 | $93,371 | $110,448 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Persuasion | 3.4 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 | |
| Negotiation | 3.4 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.4 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.2 | |
| Active Learning | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Transportation | 3.9 |
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.9 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.6 |
| Administration and Management | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 76.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.3% |
| High school diploma | 7.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.
- Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.
- Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.
- Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.
- Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand.
- Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
Technology Skills
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