Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,980 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.80
10th percentile $42,380
90th percentile $95,840
Employed locally 370
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,380
    25th
    $50,860
    50th (median)
    $61,980
    75th
    $76,710
    90th
    $95,840

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$64,110
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,090
    Human Resources Specialists$62,780
    Loan Officers$76,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,200
    Management Analysts$101,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Buyers and Purchasing Agents make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in East Central Illinois is $29.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.14 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Buyers and Purchasing Agents salaries?

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in East Central Illinois is 18.1% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $42,380 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,860.