Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $73,600 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.38
10th percentile $45,820
90th percentile $104,990
Employed locally 300
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,820
    25th
    $59,120
    50th (median)
    $73,600
    75th
    $93,170
    90th
    $104,990

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 67% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 33% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$83,070
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,770
    Management Analysts$101,930
    Project Management Specialists$102,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76,440
    Human Resources Specialists$81,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Santa Cruz, CA is $35.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 2.7% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $45,820 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,120.