Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $61,130 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $42,350
90th percentile $99,120
Employed locally 520
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,350
    25th
    $49,520
    50th (median)
    $61,130
    75th
    $76,860
    90th
    $99,120

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 101% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 1% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,320
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $86,000
    Anchorage, AK $78,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,630
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $76,810
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $76,790

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,480
    Human Resources Specialists $61,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,160
    Training and Development Specialists $50,060
    Project Management Specialists $92,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Hickory, NC is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Hickory, NC is 19.2% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $42,350 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,520.