Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $59,070 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.40
10th percentile $41,890
90th percentile $96,720
Employed locally 220
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,890
    25th
    $47,680
    50th (median)
    $59,070
    75th
    $79,190
    90th
    $96,720

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 99% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 1% 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
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $99,200
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $73,020
    Accountants and Auditors $65,160
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,300
    Human Resources Specialists $60,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,160
    Training and Development Specialists $60,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in College Station, TX is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in College Station, TX is 21.9% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $41,890 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,680.