Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $56,010 -26% vs national
Median hourly $26.93
10th percentile $32,580
90th percentile $114,730
Employed locally 260
National median $75,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,580
    25th
    $41,720
    50th (median)
    $56,010
    75th
    $78,280
    90th
    $114,730

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary vs area income 78% Median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary is 22% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $81,650
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $77,960
    Midland, TX $76,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $72,260

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,550
    Project Management Specialists $74,740
    Human Resources Specialists $55,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $52,060
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,540
    Training and Development Specialists $53,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Tyler, TX is $26.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Tyler, TX is 26% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Buyers and Purchasing Agents (10th percentile) earn around $32,580 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,720.