Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $69,470 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.40
10th percentile $40,350
90th percentile $106,230
Employed locally 120
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,350
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $69,470
    75th
    $98,490
    90th
    $106,230

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 125% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 25% 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
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $99,200
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $79,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,320
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $77,840
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $77,030
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $76,790

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,190
    Accountants and Auditors$65,800
    Human Resources Specialists$55,100
    Management Analysts$73,900
    Compliance Officers$77,050
    Project Management Specialists$75,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Las Cruces, NM is $33.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Las Cruces, NM is 8.2% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $40,350 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.