Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $69,090 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.22
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $109,010
Employed locally 130
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $49,800
    50th (median)
    $69,090
    75th
    $91,840
    90th
    $109,010

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 106% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 6% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $84,680
    Salinas, CA $82,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,490
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $81,630

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,670
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,630
    Human Resources Specialists $74,570
    Management Analysts $77,610
    Training and Development Specialists $56,500
    Project Management Specialists $95,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Merced, CA is $33.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Merced, CA is 8.7% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,800.