Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $63,770 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.66
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $92,750
Employed locally 110
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $50,650
    50th (median)
    $63,770
    75th
    $77,370
    90th
    $92,750

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 86% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 14% 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
    Sumter, SC $76,990
    Binghamton, NY $72,520
    Great Falls, MT $64,520
    Billings, MT $63,030
    Bozeman, MT $60,420
    Missoula, MT $56,150

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,960
    Accountants and Auditors$72,550
    Compliance Officers$63,020
    Project Management Specialists$86,580
    Human Resources Specialists$65,500
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Helena, MT is $30.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Helena, MT is 15.7% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,650.