Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $70,640 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.96
10th percentile $47,690
90th percentile $114,280
Employed locally 1,190
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,690
    25th
    $58,740
    50th (median)
    $70,640
    75th
    $87,530
    90th
    $114,280

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 84% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 16% 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
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $103,560
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $99,200
    Virginia $84,520
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $83,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,490

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,090
    Management Analysts$80,260
    Human Resources Specialists$69,120
    Project Management Specialists$93,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Des Moines, IA is $33.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Des Moines, IA is 6.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,690 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,740.