Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $63,350 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.46
10th percentile $35,110
90th percentile $98,510
Employed locally 210
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,110
    25th
    $51,620
    50th (median)
    $63,350
    75th
    $73,150
    90th
    $98,510

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 101% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 1% above 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
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $99,200
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $99,200

    Nearby metros — Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Warner Robins, GA $95,640
    Morgantown, WV $82,980
    Sheboygan, WI $77,680
    Savannah, GA $77,400
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $76,790
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $74,060

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Accountants and Auditors $73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Human Resources Specialists $54,240
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Project Management Specialists $77,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Athens, GA is $30.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Athens, GA is 16.3% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,110 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,620.