Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $78,580 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.78
10th percentile $49,400
90th percentile $131,930
Employed locally 2,150
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,400
    25th
    $62,810
    50th (median)
    $78,580
    75th
    $104,580
    90th
    $131,930

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 84% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 16% 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 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $82,180
    Accountants and Auditors $89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,390
    Project Management Specialists $118,210
    Human Resources Specialists $79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Sacramento, CA is $37.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Sacramento, CA is 3.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $49,400 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,810.