The average salary for a buyers and purchasing agent in the United States is $77,850, but the range typically falls between $54,910 and $94,910. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $37.43, with a range between $26.4 and $45.63.
There are approximately 477,980 people employed as a buyers and purchasing agent in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of buyers and purchasing agents.The state with the best pay for a buyers and purchasing agent is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $112,660, while Montana has the lowest average annual salary of $60,360.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $43,680 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,910 | $26.4 |
| Median | $71,950 | $34.59 |
| 75th Percentile | $94,910 | $45.63 |
| 90th Percentile | $121,680 | $58.5 |
The salary of a buyers and purchasing agent can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a buyers and purchasing agent in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for buyers and purchasing agents are District of Columbia, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware while the worst states are Montana, Vermont, Idaho, Mississippi, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,140 | $73,790 | $114,630 |
| Alaska | $49,830 | $81,100 | $121,370 |
| Arizona | $45,300 | $76,930 | $114,060 |
| Arkansas | $40,770 | $84,760 | $161,940 |
| California | $48,090 | $84,510 | $129,480 |
| Colorado | $48,990 | $82,020 | $126,070 |
| Connecticut | $46,990 | $81,470 | $120,060 |
| Delaware | $50,140 | $85,060 | $132,940 |
| District of Columbia | $64,940 | $112,660 | $163,490 |
| Florida | $40,130 | $72,660 | $112,440 |
| Georgia | $42,080 | $75,800 | $117,120 |
| Hawaii | $48,550 | $74,810 | $111,990 |
| Idaho | $34,760 | $66,330 | $100,530 |
| Illinois | $46,040 | $78,000 | $118,350 |
| Indiana | $40,940 | $70,140 | $102,080 |
| Iowa | $42,980 | $72,310 | $109,880 |
| Kansas | $39,110 | $70,090 | $108,460 |
| Kentucky | $39,870 | $67,570 | $101,520 |
| Louisiana | $35,870 | $64,770 | $101,750 |
| Maine | $47,860 | $75,270 | $108,700 |
| Maryland | $47,330 | $89,140 | $138,130 |
| Massachusetts | $42,500 | $82,070 | $124,590 |
| Michigan | $44,270 | $75,760 | $109,750 |
| Minnesota | $47,700 | $79,620 | $122,990 |
| Mississippi | $36,230 | $66,830 | $103,130 |
| Missouri | $36,620 | $70,690 | $110,860 |
| Montana | $37,260 | $60,360 | $89,590 |
| Nebraska | $44,560 | $72,120 | $102,670 |
| Nevada | $33,850 | $66,720 | $99,120 |
| New Hampshire | $46,800 | $74,180 | $106,050 |
| New Jersey | $61,820 | $96,120 | $135,760 |
| New Mexico | $41,290 | $74,310 | $122,870 |
| New York | $49,530 | $83,260 | $126,400 |
| North Carolina | $39,610 | $72,950 | $112,170 |
| North Dakota | $41,650 | $67,840 | $98,490 |
| Ohio | $42,640 | $73,500 | $110,420 |
| Oklahoma | $38,780 | $68,190 | $105,070 |
| Oregon | $41,880 | $72,130 | $105,260 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,600 | $73,810 | $113,160 |
| Rhode Island | $52,140 | $82,420 | $121,120 |
| South Carolina | $43,520 | $74,520 | $108,840 |
| South Dakota | $50,430 | $74,870 | $99,290 |
| Tennessee | $36,350 | $66,540 | $104,170 |
| Texas | $41,800 | $75,570 | $121,080 |
| Utah | $41,880 | $74,840 | $112,960 |
| Vermont | $40,560 | $61,900 | $89,710 |
| Virginia | $46,920 | $88,270 | $135,620 |
| Washington | $52,500 | $85,230 | $128,470 |
| West Virginia | $43,880 | $73,750 | $105,060 |
| Wisconsin | $45,960 | $69,830 | $98,520 |
| Wyoming | $47,800 | $70,790 | $101,640 |
Even between cities, the salary of a buyers and purchasing agent can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for buyers and purchasing agents is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $106,590.The city with the lowest average salary for buyers and purchasing agents is Laredo, TX with an average salary of $47,580.
Areas with highest average salaries for buyers and purchasing agents
Areas with lowest average salaries for buyers and purchasing agents
The number of buyers and purchasing agents in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of buyers and purchasing agents has increased by 58,060. On average, the number of buyers and purchasing agents has been increasing by 3.5% each year. The salary of buyers and purchasing agents has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of buyers and purchasing agents has increased by $5,480. On average, the salary of buyers and purchasing agents has been increasing by 1.9% each year.
Buyers and Purchasing Agents are part of the business and financial operations occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for buyers and purchasing agents compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all business and financial operations occupations jobs here.
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