Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $79,550 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.25
10th percentile $47,160
90th percentile $121,330
Employed locally 90
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,160
    25th
    $60,790
    50th (median)
    $79,550
    75th
    $95,880
    90th
    $121,330

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 141% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 41% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $84,680
    Salinas, CA $82,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,490
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $81,630

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $101,110
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,090
    Accountants and Auditors $76,590
    Management Analysts $82,750
    Human Resources Specialists $67,460
    Project Management Specialists $101,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in El Centro, CA is $38.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in El Centro, CA is 5.2% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,160 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,790.