Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,790 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.92
10th percentile $44,750
90th percentile $133,900
Employed locally 90
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,750
    25th
    $60,820
    50th (median)
    $76,790
    75th
    $102,100
    90th
    $133,900

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$86,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$82,000
    Human Resources Specialists$77,140
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,170
    Fundraisers$66,690
    Training and Development Specialists$58,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Massachusetts is $36.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Massachusetts is 1.5% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $44,750 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,820.