Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $58,070 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.92
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $98,220
Employed locally 230
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $47,870
    50th (median)
    $58,070
    75th
    $77,270
    90th
    $98,220

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $91,460
    Accountants and Auditors $67,860
    Human Resources Specialists $60,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,790
    Project Management Specialists $77,200
    Management Analysts $73,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Arizona is $27.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Arizona is 23.2% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,870.