Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $76,430 +1% vs national
Median hourly $36.75
10th percentile $53,770
90th percentile $105,710
Employed locally 620
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,770
    25th
    $62,710
    50th (median)
    $76,430
    75th
    $88,400
    90th
    $105,710

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 81% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 19% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $103,560
    Warner Robins, GA $95,640
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $89,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,980
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,960

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,460
    Human Resources Specialists$84,180
    Accountants and Auditors$90,140
    Compliance Officers$82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts$67,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Olympia, WA is $36.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Olympia, WA is 1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $53,770 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,710.