Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,780 -13% vs national
Median hourly $31.63
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $104,520
Employed locally 340
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $51,100
    50th (median)
    $65,780
    75th
    $82,840
    90th
    $104,520

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $64,190
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,560
    Loan Officers $76,600
    Training and Development Specialists $67,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Northwest Illinois is $31.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Northwest Illinois is 13% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,100.