Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $77,960 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.48
10th percentile $50,240
90th percentile $126,040
Employed locally 3,680
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,240
    25th
    $61,450
    50th (median)
    $77,960
    75th
    $98,570
    90th
    $126,040

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 80% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 20% 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
    Midland, TX $76,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $72,260
    Victoria, TX $66,800

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$99,350
    Accountants and Auditors$81,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,640
    Human Resources Specialists$74,510
    Management Analysts$102,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Austin, TX is $37.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Austin, TX is 3.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $50,240 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,450.