If you're hoping get a promotion or continue to move forward in the career that you're in, it's helpful to have a good idea of what's "industry standard" in your position and work field.
It's hard to expect that someday you'll make $100,000 each year when the industry standard is $30,000. That said, it's also good to get a better understanding of what your peers might be getting paid to make sure you're being paid competitively.
Having an understanding of the average information about your job (and others like it) will also help you make decisions about what you'd like to do more of in the future.
That's why I've compiled lots of salary and job availability information about purchasing and manufacturing jobs to help you get a bit of perspective on your current job-- and make plans for the future.
Below you'll find a collection of average salary by year, and the pay for similar positions. You'll also see information on how many jobs in this industry have been available in the last few years.
How do I have access to all this information? It's a great tool provided by indeed.com-- I just put it all in one place for you. This company is known for their job listings, but they also compile all of that information that they learn in the process about what jobs are out there and what they're being offered for.
You can access this information anytime for free at Indeed.com. They're helping everyone get educated about their field and continue to make smart decisions about their future. And we're happy to share!
We hope this information helps you make good decisions about you future job. But don't forget-- what you love to do should be the most important component, so choose something that's fulfilling and challenging on a regular basis.