Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,930 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.93
10th percentile $25,960
90th percentile $96,390
Employed locally 300
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,960
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $53,930
    75th
    $71,310
    90th
    $96,390

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$59,680
    Human Resources Specialists$59,030
    Loan Officers$76,650
    Compliance Officers$41,480
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,190
    Project Management Specialists$77,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Southeast Missouri is $25.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Southeast Missouri is 28.7% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $25,960 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.