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Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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Buyers and Purchasing Agents

National Avg Annual Salary

$81,720

National Avg Hourly Wage

$39.29

National Total Employment

486,900

Top Metro Avg Salary

$113,000

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $117,740.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 46,790 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $113,000.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 29,510 jobs.

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National vs Top Market Pay Comparison

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Top States for Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Ranked by average annual salary. Click the state name to open that state’s ranking page.

State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $117,740 1,830 Open
New Jersey NJ $95,490 12,380 Open
Maryland MD $94,420 9,270 Open
Virginia VA $92,180 21,370 Open
Massachusetts MA $90,050 13,210 Open
Washington WA $89,950 15,950 Open
California CA $87,830 46,790 Open
Delaware DE $87,770 1,310 Open
Minnesota MN $87,670 12,460 Open
Colorado CO $87,480 11,030 Open

Top Metro Areas for Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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