Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,320 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.66
10th percentile $53,320
90th percentile $124,530
Employed locally 280
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,320
    25th
    $63,920
    50th (median)
    $78,320
    75th
    $100,750
    90th
    $124,530

    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
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $99,200
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $99,200

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$84,640
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84,760
    Human Resources Specialists$78,410
    Project Management Specialists$110,130
    Compliance Officers$99,440
    Logisticians$70,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Alaska is $37.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Alaska is 3.5% above 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $53,320 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,920.