Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $64,620 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.07
10th percentile $41,960
90th percentile $103,430
Employed locally 180
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,960
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $64,620
    75th
    $82,100
    90th
    $103,430

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 91% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 9% below 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $81,650
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $77,960
    Midland, TX $76,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $72,260

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $76,930
    Project Management Specialists $91,300
    Human Resources Specialists $69,850
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,550
    Logisticians $78,330
    Cost Estimators $74,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Odessa, TX is $31.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Odessa, TX is 14.6% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $41,960 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.