Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $44,410 -41.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $23,810
90th percentile $74,850
Employed locally 140
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,810
    25th
    $27,310
    50th (median)
    $44,410
    75th
    $58,820
    90th
    $74,850

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 71% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 29% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $72,260

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $93,310
    Accountants and Auditors $60,610
    Human Resources Specialists $47,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,570
    Project Management Specialists $63,440
    Logisticians $59,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Laredo, TX is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Laredo, TX is 41.3% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $23,810 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,310.