Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $75,900 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.49
10th percentile $47,120
90th percentile $129,590
Employed locally 9,310
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,120
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $75,900
    75th
    $98,930
    90th
    $129,590

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 94% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 6% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $81,650
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $77,960
    Midland, TX $76,450
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $72,260
    Victoria, TX $66,800

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $97,990
    Accountants and Auditors $81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,150
    Human Resources Specialists $69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,900
    Training and Development Specialists $64,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Houston, TX is $36.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Houston, TX is 0.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,120 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.