Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,450 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.47
10th percentile $42,940
90th percentile $108,680
Employed locally 340
National median $75,650

Compare Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northeast Iowa stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Buyers and Purchasing Agents
in
Northeast Iowa
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,940
    25th
    $53,740
    50th (median)
    $65,450
    75th
    $80,200
    90th
    $108,680

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$72,600
    Human Resources Specialists$62,290
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,970
    Project Management Specialists$87,080
    Loan Officers$78,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$58,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Northeast Iowa is $31.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Northeast Iowa is 13.5% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $42,940 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,740.