Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $60,900 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $38,830
90th percentile $98,200
Employed locally 130
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,830
    25th
    $46,970
    50th (median)
    $60,900
    75th
    $76,920
    90th
    $98,200

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 92% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Buyers and Purchasing Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Lexington Park, MD $105,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $103,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,140
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $99,200
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $99,200

    Nearby metros — Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $81,650
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $77,960
    Midland, TX $76,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $72,260

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,920
    Human Resources Specialists $59,040
    Project Management Specialists $78,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $71,360
    Training and Development Specialists $54,610
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $51,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Buyers and Purchasing Agents make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Abilene, TX is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.51 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Buyers and Purchasing Agents salaries?

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Abilene, TX is 19.5% below the national median of $75,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Abilene?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,830 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,970.