Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $77,200 +2% vs national
Median hourly $37.12
10th percentile $46,730
90th percentile $109,160
Employed locally 1,460
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,730
    25th
    $59,880
    50th (median)
    $77,200
    75th
    $97,920
    90th
    $109,160

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 114% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 14% above 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $78,300
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $77,000
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $68,080
    Yuma, AZ $61,730
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $60,940
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $59,830

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,750
    Project Management Specialists $84,980
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $86,230
    Human Resources Specialists $62,220
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,870
    Compliance Officers $69,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Tucson, AZ is $37.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Tucson, AZ is 2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $46,730 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,880.