Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Alaska
In Alaska, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $40.13 an hour ($83,460 a year). About 890 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($77,710). Alaska ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Alaska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.26 | $60,860 |
| 25% of workers | $32.09 | $66,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.13 | $83,460 |
| 75% of workers | $51.38 | $106,870 |
| 90% of workers | $63.81 | $132,730 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Alaska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $86,380 | 510 |
| Fairbanks-College | $79,680 | 130 |
Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for buyers and purchasing agents
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6% over ten years, faster than average · about 47,200 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $94,740 |
| Project Management Specialists | $99,580 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $76,990 |
| Compliance Officers | $76,430 |
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| Logisticians | $87,280 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $81,860 |
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