Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $56,850 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.33
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $109,140
Employed locally 150
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $41,590
    50th (median)
    $56,850
    75th
    $74,900
    90th
    $109,140

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 100% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 0% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $103,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,140
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $99,200
    Huntsville, AL $93,430
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $89,860
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $83,130

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,550
    Human Resources Specialists $54,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $46,430
    Loan Officers $59,480
    Cost Estimators $63,840
    Compliance Officers $57,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Dothan, AL is $27.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Dothan, AL is 24.9% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,590.